Device and a method for assembling an electronic device having a male connection portion for providing a detachable connection, and a flexible element for facilitating assembly of electronic components

A method for assembling components of an electronic device having a printed circuit board and at least one male snap connection portion for providing a detachable connection between said electronic device and a female snap, including the steps of:

• providing said at least one male connection portion as an elongate stud with a male head portion forming a first terminal end of the elongated stud, an end portion opposite said male head portion forming a second terminal end of the elongated stud, and a mid-portion between the male head portion and the end portion at which said stud is fastened a housing of said device,
• providing at least one flexible cap of a conductive sheet material, said cap having a top surface to fit on the top of said second terminal end of said male connection portion, at least two side elements each formed as a leg joined to said top surface by a first bend of said sheet material, said side elements being aligned along the wall of said end portion,
• providing said printed circuit board with at least one aperture aligned and adapted to receive said flexible cap and said second terminal end of said male connection portion;
• providing a flexible cap in a position between the second terminal end of each male connection portion and said aperture of said printed circuit board;
• connecting said printed circuit board with said male connection portion and cap by sliding said flexible cap and said second terminal end into the aperture of said printed circuit board to form an electrical connection and a mechanical lock between said end portion and said printed circuit board by flexible deformation of said side members.