Abstract: A portable information handling system manages thermal energy presented at a keyboard with a hybrid support plate having a first portion of a first material and first thermal conductivity and a second material of a second thermal conductivity so that heat is presented in an even manner at the keyboard. For example, a keyboard support plate of a metal, such as steel, has a portion of liquid crystal polymer aligned with a central processing unit to impede heat transfer at the location of the central processing unit. In various embodiments, the liquid crystal polymer can include a carbon liquid crystal polymer and a delta liquid crystal polymer.

Abstract: A portable information handling system manages thermal energy presented at a keyboard with a hybrid support plate having a first portion of a first material and first thermal conductivity and a second material of a second thermal conductivity so that heat is presented in an even manner at the keyboard. For example, a keyboard support plate of a metal, such as steel, has a portion of liquid crystal polymer aligned with a central processing unit to impede heat transfer at the location of the central processing unit. In various embodiments, the liquid crystal polymer can include a carbon liquid crystal polymer and a delta liquid crystal polymer.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a mechanical clip lock that may include a rigid substrate; a clip lock pin extending vertically from a surface of the rigid substrate; a semi-rigid arm having a first end coupled to the rigid substrate, the semi-rigid arm extending orthogonally from the rigid substrate; a clip lock socket disposed at a second end of the semi-rigid arm opposite the first end, the clip lock socket configured to releasably engage the clip lock pin; and a plurality of clipping pegs extending vertically from the surface of the rigid substrate, each of the plurality of clipping pegs disposed on an exterior portion of the clip lock pin, the plurality of clipping pegs configured to apply a compression force on a device when the clip lock socket and clip lock pin are releasably engaged, the compression force removably coupling the device to a printed circuit board.

Abstract: Systems and methods are disclosed for a mechanical clip lock that may include a rigid substrate; a clip lock pin extending vertically from a surface of the rigid substrate; a semi-rigid arm having a first end coupled to the rigid substrate, the semi-rigid arm extending orthogonally from the rigid substrate; a clip lock socket disposed at a second end of the semi-rigid arm opposite the first end, the clip lock socket configured to releasably engage the clip lock pin; and a plurality of clipping pegs extending vertically from the surface of the rigid substrate, each of the plurality of clipping pegs disposed on an exterior portion of the clip lock pin, the plurality of clipping pegs configured to apply a compression force on a device when the clip lock socket and clip lock pin are releasably engaged, the compression force removably coupling the device to a printed circuit board.