System and method for mounting a component in a computer system

A method of installing a component into a computer system comprising:

• attaching the component to a bracket;
• placing the bracket with the component into a pocket of the computer system;
• moving the component so as to couple a connector of the component with a connector of the computer system, thereby respectively aligning a plurality of mounting points of the bracket with a plurality of mounting posts of the computer system;
• securing one mounting point of the bracket to one mounting post of the computer system with a fastener;
• placing a cover over the bracket in the pocket and respectively aligning at least one hole of the cover with another mounting post of the computer system;
• and
• securing another mounting point of the bracket to another mounting post of the computer system with another fastener through the at least one hole.

A system for mounting a component in a computer system comprising:

• means for supporting the component;
• means for receiving the component and the means for supporting the component in the computer system;
• means for covering the means for receiving;
• and
• means for attaching the means for covering to the computer system, wherein the means for attaching also attaches the means for supporting to the computer system.