Abstract: An integrated multimedia input/output port connector assembly includes a bracket having a platform supported by opposite side panels to define a substantially closed upper chamber and a lower chamber. The upper chamber forms a rear opening between the side panels and a rear lid is removably attached to the side panels by means of sliding rail-groove engagement to close the opening. Three audio jacks are retained in the upper chamber with plug receiving bores of the jack exposed through cutoffs defined in the front panel. A DVI connector is received in the lower chamber. The DVI connector has a housing forming grooves on opposite side surfaces thereof for slidingly engaging with rails formed inside the lower chamber for guiding the DVI connector into the lower chamber. Steps are formed on the housing of the DVI connector for engaging retaining ribs formed inside the lower chamber for securing the DVI connector in the lower chamber.

Abstract: An electrical connector includes an insulative housing having front and rear faces and top and bottom faces connecting the front and rear faces. A front shielding member includes a base plate attached to the front face of the housing and has a top flange partly overlapping the top face of the housing and covering recesses defined in the top face of the housing. The top face defines recesses exposed to the rear face thereby forming channels between the housing and the top flange. A rear conductive cover is attached to the rear face. The rear cover forms a plurality of lugs having U-shaped free ends forcibly fit into and resiliently engaging the top flange thereby fixing the rear cover in position and establishing electrical connection therebetween.