Abstract: An example electronic device is disclosed that includes a printed circuit board, an electronic component coupled to the printed circuit board, and a solderless shield coupled to the printed circuit board and covering the electronic component.

Abstract: Keyboards for electronic devices with keys having integrated speakers are disclosed herein. An example keyboard includes a key having a key cap and a speaker coupled to the key cap. The speaker is disposed in or at least partially covered by the key cap.

Abstract: Systems, apparatus, articles of manufacture, and methods are disclosed to load an integrated circuit (IC) into a socket. An example apparatus to load an IC in a socket includes: a collar; a tightener; a ramp carried by at least one of the collar or the tightener; and a cam carried by at least another one of the collar or the tightener, the cam engageable with the ramp, rotation of the tightener to cause relative movement between the cam and the ramp to displace the collar to apply a load to the IC.

Abstract: Keyboards for electronic devices with keys having integrated speakers are disclosed herein. An example keyboard includes a key having a key cap and a speaker coupled to the key cap. The speaker is disposed in or at least partially covered by the key cap.

Abstract: A surface-mounted retaining assembly is provided for retaining an electronic component. The electronic component may comprise an internal expansion card of an electronic device, and may comprise an M.2 module. The retaining assembly utilizes a spring-loaded retaining mechanism and may be bonded to a printed circuit board (PCB) via a small footprint solder pad. The retaining assembly eliminates the need for through-hole or surface-mounted standoffs, and thus increases the usable routing area on all layers. Additionally, the retaining assembly does not require a threaded component, and is suitable for low profile applications for which threaded components are infeasible.

Abstract: Techniques for a vapor chamber with less dead space are disclosed. In an illustrative embodiment, a vapor chamber is formed by folding a sheet and sealing the edges. The edges seal the vapor chamber but take up a relatively large amount of space without allowing for vapor to be transported in that space. The folded edge takes up less space, reducing the overall footprint of the vapor chamber. The vapor chamber with a smaller footprint can allow for, e.g., more space for motherboard area, more space for a battery, and/or a smaller form factor overall.

Abstract: A kickstand for ergonomically positioning a computer device is equipped with an integrated antenna. In embodiments, the kickstand stores into a recess on a computer device, and can be deployed to help place the computer device into an ergonomic position. A switch or other sensor in the computer device may detect when the kickstand is deployed, and switch a radio within the computer device from an internal antenna to the antenna integrated into the kickstand. Other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.

Abstract: An example electronic device is disclosed that includes a printed circuit board, an electronic component coupled to the printed circuit board, and a solderless shield coupled to the printed circuit board and covering the electronic component.