Abstract: A media holding device for connecting an electronic component to a computer is described herein. An embodiment of the device comprises a bay comprising a bay first side and a bay second side, wherein the electronic component is receivable in the bay first side. The media holding device may also comprise a first circuit comprising a first connector and a second connector. The first connector is located proximate the bay second side. A third connector associated with the electronic component is connectable to the first connector when the electronic component is received within the bay. A connector associated with the computer is connectable to the second connector. The circuit translates a first data protocol transmitted by way of the first connector to a second data protocol transmitted by way of the second connector. The media holding device may further comprise a release member, wherein the release member is movable relative to the bay.