Abstract: A SIMM-type connector for electrically connecting contact surfaces on a daughter board with contact areas on a printed circuit board, and for releasably supporting the daughter board edgewise in respect to the printed circuit board, includes an improved latching mechanism wherein a plastic board latching projection and projection supporting post are molded into the main body of the connector, and wherein a metal reinforcing clip is fitted over latching projection to provide advantages of resilience and resistance to setting without the necessity for complicated metal forming operations.