Ssd (solid state drive) related features of a portable computer

A portable computing device, comprising:

• a case comprising a major wall and a plurality of side walls that define a compartment;
• a mass storage device comprising a solid state memory device including a supporting substrate;
• a bracket configured to hold in place the mass storage device within the compartment located inside the portable computing device, wherein the bracket can be snapped in place for retention within the compartment and removed from the compartment, wherein the bracket structure has an opening to accommodate a connector to the mass storage device;
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• a metal plate attached to the bracket for supporting the mass storage device and heat sinking the mass storage device.

A removable assembly, comprising:

• a single-piece bracket comprising of a plurality of edge surfaces defining a first structure for retention within a compartment defined by a major wall and a plurality of side walls of a case of a portable computing device and a second structure for snap insertion into and snap removal from the compartment;
• a mass storage device attached to the single-piece bracket;
• and
• a metal plate attached to the bracket for supporting the mass storage device and heat sinking the mass storage device.