Release mechanism with pre-travel

An assembly comprising:

• one or more processors configured to execute instructions stored in memory;
• memory configured to store processor-executable instructions;
• a media drive configured to store information and to respond to instructions executed by at least one of the one or more processors;
• a subassembly configured to carry the media drive wherein the assembly comprises
• a base that comprises a front side, a back side, a hinge axis, a hinge end, an opposing end, a latch surface disposed intermediate the hinge end and the opposing end, a latch that comprises a prong and an actuation surface, and a button seat disposed intermediate the latch surface and the opposing end wherein the button seat comprises a button stop;
• a handle configured for rotation about the hinge axis wherein the handle comprises a front side, a back side, a hinge end and a swing end, the swing end configured for receipt of the prong of the latch;
• and
• a spring-biased button configured for translation in the button seat wherein the button comprises a front side, a back side, a retainer, and a latch contacting surface extending outwardly away from the back side wherein spring-bias sits the retainer of the button against the button stop to form a pre-travel gap between the latch contacting surface and the actuation surface of the latch.