Mounting apparatus for data storage device

A mounting apparatus assembly comprising:

• a data storage device defining a plurality of positioning holes in each of opposite sides thereof;
• a drive bracket receiving the data storage device therein, the drive bracket comprising a first side plate and a second side plate, the first side plate defining at least one engaging slot and comprising a plurality of positioning pins engaging in corresponding positioning holes of one side of the data storage device, the second side plate comprising at least one locating flange and defining a plurality of locating holes;
• and
• a cover attached on the drive bracket and securing the data storage device in the drive bracket, the cover comprising:
• a main body urging a top of the data storage device;
• at least one engaging latch engaging in the at least one engaging slot of the drive bracket;
• at least one locating slot engagingly receiving the at least one locating flange of the drive bracket;
• and
• a plurality of locating posts extending though the locating holes of the drive bracket to engage in corresponding positioning holes of an opposite side of the data storage device.

A data storage assembly comprising:

• a data storage device with a plurality of holes communicating with an exterior;
• a drive bracket cooperating with a cover to define a space snugly receiving said data storage device therein, said bracket and said cover essentially defining upper and lower positions relative to each other along a first direction,
• said bracket including in said first direction a bottom plate being permanently attached to a chassis, and opposite first and second side plates in a second direction perpendicular to said first direction;
• a plurality of positioning tabs formed on at least one of said bottom plate and said side plates, and inserted into the corresponding holes, respectively, for preventing the data storage device from moving relative to the bracket in any directions;
• and
• means formed on the cover and the bracket for assembling said bracket and said cover in said second direction, and preventing disassembling in directions perpendicular to said second direction;
• wherein
• latch means formed on at least one of said cover and said bracket, prevents the cover from moving away from the bracket in a third direction opposite to said second direction.