Abstract: A portable information handling system keyboard cable integrates keyboard and point stick conductors in a common membrane to communicate user inputs from a keyboard and point stick to processing components. The cable terminates at a motherboard end with a ZIF connector to connect with processing components at the motherboard and terminates at keyboard end with a connector for keyboard and point stick conductors. In one embodiment, the keyboard and point stick conductors terminate in a common connector having conductive pads arranged in a V shape to connect with conductors extending from a keyboard membrane. In alternative embodiments, the point stick conductors extend out from the common membrane to align with point stick conductors extending from a keyboard assembly.

Abstract: A portable information handling system keyboard cable integrates keyboard and point stick conductors in a common membrane to communicate user inputs from a keyboard and point stick to processing components. The cable terminates at a motherboard end with a ZIF connector to connect with processing components at the motherboard and terminates at keyboard end with a connector for keyboard and point stick conductors. In one embodiment, the keyboard and point stick conductors terminate in a common connector having conductive pads arranged in a V shape to connect with conductors extending from a keyboard membrane. In alternative embodiments, the point stick conductors extend out from the common membrane to align with point stick conductors extending from a keyboard assembly.

Abstract: A computer system including an enclosure having a bay formed therein for receiving a peripheral device. A microprocessor is mounted in the enclosure, and an input is coupled to provide input to the microprocessor. A mass storage is coupled to the microprocessor, and a display is coupled to the microprocessor by a video controller. A system memory is coupled to provide storage to facilitate execution of computer programs by the microprocessor. A carrier is provided for removably mounting the peripheral device in the bay. The carrier includes a plurality of walls forming a cavity for receiving the peripheral device. The cavity has a first end and a second end. A first one of the walls has an opening formed therein. The opening has contoured edges adjacent the first and second ends of the cavity. A recessed portion is adjacent the opening in the first wall and the recessed portion extends at least partially between the first and second ends of the cavity.