Abstract: A portable computer enclosure includes a main body, a cover body pivotably attached to the main body, and an outer plate detachably attached to the cover body for covering an outer surface of the cover body opposite to the main body. The cover body defines at least one opening therein, and the outer plate forms at least one latch detachably engaging in the at least one opening in the cover body.

Abstract: An enclosure for electrical system includes a side plate and an adjusting piece movably attached to the side plate. The side plate includes a heat dissipating part in which a plurality of heat dissipating holes is defined. The adjusting piece is movable with respect to the heat dissipating part for covering portions of at least some of the heat dissipating holes. The enclosure provides a function of adjusting of heat dissipation and noise suppression of an electrical system.

Abstract: A heat dissipation assembly includes a heat sink and a fan. The heat sink device has a base and a plurality of fins formed on the base, the fins are parallel with each other, one or more of the fins cooperatively form at least two concave engagement parts. The fan has at least two elastic arms extending from middle positions of two opposite sides of the fan, an engagement hook is formed at an end of the at least two arms. The at least two engagement hooks are engagable with the at least two engagement parts, for fastening the fan on the heat sink device.

Abstract: A system for analyzing a mean time between failures (MTBF) of an electronic product is disclosed. The system includes a database (10) comprising a plurality of bill of material (BOM) tables (100) that stores data on components of the electronic product; and a computer (3) installed with a spreadsheet (300) for analyzing the MTBF of the electronic product. The computer includes: a data importing module (301) for importing the data stored in the BOM tables to the spreadsheet; a reliability analyzing module (302) for classifying the data in the spreadsheet, analyzing the reliability of the electronic product by calculating the MTBF of the electronic product in the spreadsheet, and for generating a reliability prediction report; and a report outputting module (303) for outputting the reliability prediction report to an output device (40). A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a cover unit, a base unit pivotably connected to the cover unit, and a handle pivotably mounted to the base unit. The handle forms a cross bar, and at least one locking tab. The locking tab is engagable with a sidewall of the base unit to keep the cross bar abutting against the cover unit for preventing the cover unit being pivoted open.

Abstract: A docking station for a portable computer includes a connector and a keyboard. The connector is disposed on a bottom portion of the docking station for communicating with the portable computer, and the keyboard is disposed on a top portion of the docking station.

Abstract: A display device includes a display, a frame, and two fixing members connecting the display to the frame. The frame includes two support arms, each of the support arms defines a longitudinal sliding slot, and the display is movable along the sliding slots of the frame.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a heat sink, and a fan. The heat sink includes an end plane, and an engaging portion is defined in a middle of the end plane. The fan includes a frame, and an impeller mounted in the frame. The frame includes an end surface. A protrusion extends from a middle of the end surface of the frame for engaging in the engaging portion of the heat sink, such that the fan is fixed to the heat sink.

Abstract: A cooling apparatus is used for cooling an electronic element. The cooling apparatus includes a fan and a fan duct. The fan is for generating airflow. The fan duct including an inlet, an outlet, and a first metal net fixed in one of the inlet and the outlet, is for guiding the airflow. The inlet is for allowing air to enter the fan duct. The outlet is for allowing air to flow out from the fan duct. The first metal net defines a plurality of guiding holes for the airflow to pass through, and a maximum distance in a traverse direction of each of the guiding holes is smaller than one twentieth of a wavelength of an electromagnetic wave emitted from the electronic element. An electronic device using the cooling apparatus is also disclosed.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base unit with a motherboard secured thereto, a display unit pivotably attached to the base unit and having a recessed portion formed in an outer surface thereof, a solar cell module accommodated in the recessed portion, and a latching device installed on the display unit. Positive and negative first contacts are set in the recessed portion and electrically connected with the motherboard. The solar cell module includes a solar panel for converting solar energy to electricity. Positive and negative second contacts are set on the solar cell module and electrically connected with the solar panel. The second contacts are electrically connected with the corresponding first contacts to transmit electricity to the motherboard. A notch is defined in the solar cell module. The latching device includes a latching portion engaging in the notch, thereby securing the solar cell module to the display unit.

Abstract: A handle mechanism for a portable computer having a base and a cover movably mounted to the base, includes a handle, two fixing assemblies, and a coded lock. The handle includes a crossbar, and two arms respectively protruding from opposite ends of the crossbar. A mortise hole is defined in one of the arms. The fixing assemblies are respectively configured for attaching the arms of the handle to the base. The coded lock is fixed to the base near one of the arms of the handle. The coded lock includes a tenon portion. The tenon portion is capable of extending into the mortise hole of the handle to lock the handle. The handle mechanism acts as both a handle and a lock for carrying and locking the portable computer.

Abstract: A heat dissipation device includes a heat sink and a fan. The heat sink includes two first fins, and a plurality of second fins between the first fins. A locking portion extends outward from each first fin. The locking portions are located higher than the second fins. A sliding guideway is defined in each locking portion. Two flanges extend from two opposite sides of the fan respectively. The flanges are capable of engaging in the guideways of the heat sink to mount the fan to the heat sink.

Abstract: A heat dissipating device includes a heat sink, and a fan. The heat sink includes an end plane, and an engaging portion is defined in a middle of the end plane. The fan includes a frame, and an impeller mounted in the frame. The frame includes an end surface. A protrusion extends from a middle of the end surface of the frame for engaging in the engaging portion of the heat sink, such that the fan is fixed to the heat sink.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a base unit with a motherboard secured thereto, a display unit pivotably attached to the base unit and having a recessed portion formed in an outer surface thereof, a solar cell module accommodated in the recessed portion, and a latching device installed on the display unit. Positive and negative first contacts are set in the recessed portion and electrically connected with the motherboard. The solar cell module includes a solar panel for converting solar energy to electricity. Positive and negative second contacts are set on the solar cell module and electrically connected with the solar panel. The second contacts are electrically connected with the corresponding first contacts to transmit electricity to the motherboard. A notch is defined in the solar cell module. The latching device includes a latching portion engaging in the notch, thereby securing the solar cell module to the display unit.

Abstract: An exemplary computer includes a host machine, and a display device. The host machine defines a recessed portion in a side panel thereof to receive the display device therein. The display device includes a frame, and an LCD panel installed in the frame. The recessed portion includes a pair of elongated grooves defined in one pair of sidewalls thereof, and a plurality of vents defined in a base wall thereof. The frame includes a pair of posts extending from side portions thereof to engage in the elongated grooves. The posts are surrounded with resilient materials and tightly received in the elongated grooves in an interferential fit. The display device is pivotable about more than one axis relative to the host machine.

Abstract: A handle mechanism for a portable computer having a base and a cover movably mounted to the base, includes a handle, two fixing assemblies, and a coded lock. The handle includes a crossbar, and two arms respectively protruding from opposite ends of the crossbar. A mortise hole is defined in one of the arms. The fixing assemblies are respectively configured for attaching the arms of the handle to the base. The coded lock is fixed to the base near one of the arms of the handle. The coded lock includes a tenon portion. The tenon portion is capable of extending into the mortise hole of the handle to lock the handle. The handle mechanism acts as both a handle and a lock for carrying and locking the portable computer.

Abstract: A portable display device includes a flexible electrophoretic display, a circuit board electrically connected to the display, and a base receiving and securing the display and the circuit board therein. The display includes a pair of electrodes for providing an electric field therebetween, and a microcapsule layer positioned between the electrodes. The circuit board is electrically connected to the electrodes of the display for providing power to the electrodes and controlling the electric field generated between the electrodes. The base comprises at least two portion foldable to each other to thereby allow the display to be foldable with the at least two portions.

Abstract: A heat dissipation assembly includes a heat sink and a fan. The heat sink device has a base and a plurality of fins formed on the base, the fins are parallel with each other, one or more of the fins cooperatively form at least two concave engagement parts. The fan has at least two elastic arms extending from middle positions of two opposite sides of the fan, an engagement hook is formed at an end of the at least two arms. The at least two engagement hooks are engagable with the at least two engagement parts, for fastening the fan on the heat sink device.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a cover unit, a base unit pivotably connected to the cover unit, and a handle pivotably mounted to the base unit. The handle forms a cross bar, and at least one locking tab. The locking tab is engagable with a sidewall of the base unit to keep the cross bar abutting against the cover unit for preventing the cover unit being pivoted open.

Abstract: A notebook computer includes a main body and a display unit pivotably coupled with an end portion of the main body. The main body defines a keyboard area, a handwriting area, and a receiving area having a stylus pen placed therein. The notebook computer facilitates carrying of the stylus pen.