Abstract: An apparatus for securing a component to a chassis in an information handling system. The apparatus has a first interface configured to couple with the component, and a second interface configured to couple with the chassis. One of the first interface and the component includes a first elastically biasable member configured to engage a first engagement feature of the other of the first interface and the component. One of the second interface and the chassis comprises a second elastically biasable member configured to engage a second engagement feature of the other of the second interface and the chassis.

Abstract: A chassis venting apparatus includes a chassis defining a chassis enclosure, the chassis enclosure including a first wall, and a chassis vent structure extending from the first wall and into the chassis enclosure, the chassis vent structure defining a chassis venting passageway in the chassis enclosure. Heated air from heat producing components may be vented from the chassis enclosure through the chassis vent structure and the chassis venting passageway, and the first wall and chassis venting passageway may also be used as a handle to lift the chassis.

Abstract: SMT Serial ATA signal connectors mounted to printed circuit boards are protected from excessive stress applied by a mating signal connector, such as during connection and disconnection of a mating signal connector cable or by forces applied to a connected cable, with a protective housing that fits as a separate piece to the mounted signal connector to align an opening that allows connection of the mating cable connector to the mounting tongue of the mounted signal connector. The inner surface walls of the protective housing absorb forces applied at the mating signal connector to reduce the risk of breakage of the mating tongue or of the mounting of the signal connector to the printed circuit board, such as mounting only by solder of the electrical connections or mounting with board locks.