Abstract: A computer system has a data processing unit, an audio speaker assembly apparatus, and at least one computer component mounting structure. The audio speaker assembly apparatus includes one or more speakers and one or more mounting mechanisms for electrically and mechanically connecting each speaker to the computer component mounting structure. Each speaker may be selectively and detachably connected to the computer component mounting structure so both an electrical connection of a speaker to the mounting structure and a physical support of the same speaker to the mounting structure can be readily established or removed. The computer component mounting structure may be, for example, as LCD housing or another type of display housing, or it may be a stationary mounting structure such as a docking station for docking portable notebook computers.

Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for hot-plugging a peripheral device via an array of interface switches to a computer bus having active signals thereon. The peripheral device is electrically connected to the interface switches via a device controller. The interface switches are disabled from passing electrical signals through the switches to the controller and the peripheral device, operating power is supplied to the controller, the disabled interface switches are electrically connected to the computer bus, and the interface switches are electrically enabled to pass signals from the computer bus through the interface switches and the controller to the peripheral device.