Abstract: This document describes techniques and apparatuses for computing device battery removal. In aspects, described are computing device battery removal techniques and apparatuses that provide simple, expeditious, and reliable methods for removing a battery from a computing device. Current battery-removal devices generally require additional adhesives or fail to provide enough strength for reliable battery removal. The disclosed techniques and apparatuses provide an improved battery-removal device that utilizes a thin member installed on the battery to increase space and reliability when removing the battery from a computing device.

Abstract: An electronic device including a display panel is provided. In some embodiments, the display panel includes an active display region and an electrical component. The electrical component is distinct from a touch sensor device that is adapted to receive touch input across the active display region of the display panel. An electrical conductor connects the electrical component to another component of the electronic device via the display panel, such as via a bent portion of the display panel.

Abstract: A display assembly includes an electronic display that comprises a collection of substrate layers and that has a first outline. The display assembly also includes a cover lens that: (i) is affixed to the electronic display, (ii) has a second outline that is larger than the first outline, and (iii) forms a stepped area at an overlap between the first and second outlines. The display assembly further includes a frame that: (a) supports a portion of the electronic display on at least two opposing sides of the electronic display, (b) attaches to the cover lens such that a substantial portion of the stepped area is covered by a portion of the frame, and (c) connects to a housing of an electronic device such that the display assembly is supported by the housing of the electronic device via the frame being connected to the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a housing having a front surface and a rear surface. The housing defines a bore that extends from the front surface toward the rear surface and that includes one or more lenses. The housing includes an image sensor adjacent at least a first lens and that is aligned with the bore. The system includes a proximity-sensing device mounted on the front surface of the housing. The system further includes a conductor element shared by the proximity-sensing device and the image sensor. The conductor element provides an electrical connection between (i) at least one circuit board of an electronic device and (ii) the proximity-sensing device and the image sensor.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a display assembly including an electronic display configured to generate an optical image viewable from in front of the electronic device; a proximity sensor coupled to at least a portion of the display assembly, the proximity sensor including a sensing element configured to be responsive to presence of an object in front of the electronic device, the sensing element supported by a support structure having an upper surface facing a frontal direction of the electronic device; and a conductor that electrically connects the sensing element of the proximity sensor and the portion of the display assembly, the conductor including a conductive path extending along the support structure to the upper surface of the support structure.

Abstract: An electronic device includes: a display assembly including an electronic display configured to generate an optical image viewable from in front of the electronic device; a proximity sensor coupled to at least a portion of the display assembly, the proximity sensor including a sensing element configured to be responsive to presence of an object in front of the electronic device, the sensing element supported by a support structure having an upper surface facing a frontal direction of the electronic device; and a conductor that electrically connects the sensing element of the proximity sensor and the portion of the display assembly, the conductor including a conductive path extending along the support structure to the upper surface of the support structure.

Abstract: An electronic device including a display panel is provided. In some embodiments, the display panel includes an active display region and an electrical component. The electrical component is distinct from a touch sensor device that is adapted to receive touch input across the active display region of the display panel. An electrical conductor connects the electrical component to another component of the electronic device via the display panel, such as via a bent portion of the display panel.

Abstract: An electronic device including a display assembly is provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a flex conductor electrically connecting a display integrated circuit and a circuit board. The flex conductor may have a display end including first and second connectors separated by a space and a circuit board connector end including a third connector opposite from the display connector end.

Abstract: A sensor system includes a housing having a front surface and a rear surface. The housing defines a bore that extends from the front surface toward the rear surface and that includes one or more lenses. The housing includes an image sensor adjacent at least a first lens and that is aligned with the bore. The system includes a proximity-sensing device mounted on the front surface of the housing. The system further includes a conductor element shared by the proximity-sensing device and the image sensor. The conductor element provides an electrical connection between (i) at least one circuit board of an electronic device and (ii) the proximity-sensing device and the image sensor.

Abstract: A display assembly includes an electronic display that comprises a collection of substrate layers and that has a first outline. The display assembly also includes a cover lens that: (i) is affixed to the electronic display, (ii) has a second outline that is larger than the first outline, and (iii) forms a stepped area at an overlap between the first and second outlines. The display assembly further includes a frame that: (a) supports a portion of the electronic display on at least two opposing sides of the electronic display, (b) attaches to the cover lens such that a substantial portion of the stepped area is covered by a portion of the frame, and (c) connects to a housing of an electronic device such that the display assembly is supported by the housing of the electronic device via the frame being connected to the housing of the electronic device.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes an a battery having a first electrical connector at a first end, a second electrical connector at a second end, and electrical conductors extending from the first connector to the second connector, a first circuit board connected to the first connector, and a second circuit board connected to the second connector. The first circuit board is electrically connected with the second circuit board through the electrical conductors.

Abstract: An electronic device including a camera module is provided. In some embodiments, the camera module includes a circuit board having a front face and a rear face, an image sensor having a front face and a rear face, the image sensor electrically connected to the circuit board, and first and second optical elements arranged in front of the front faces of the image sensor and the circuit board. The front face of the circuit board and the front face of the image sensor are each attached to the first optical element.

Abstract: An electronic device including a display assembly is provided. In some embodiments, the electronic device includes a flex conductor electrically connecting a display integrated circuit and a circuit board. The flex conductor may have a display end including first and second connectors separated by a space and a circuit board connector end including a third connector opposite from the display connector end.