Method and apparatus for providing slide actuation on a device

A slide actuation apparatus, comprising:

• a configuration including:
• a bezel including an opening on an external surface;
• an actuator located locating under an internal surface of the bezel, wherein the actuator is configured to move within a compartment formed by the opening;
• a sliding rail located under the actuator and including a sheet metal co-molded to a top of a keypad, wherein a surface of the sheet metal is configured to guide movements of the actuator and wherein the keypad is compressible downward in response to movement of the actuator along the surface;
• a slide contact located under the sliding rail and including a spring contact;
• and
• a flexible circuit located under the slide contact and configured to make an electrical connection with the spring contact in response to downward compression of the sliding rail,
• wherein the flexible circuit is configured to connect the slide actuation apparatus to a circuit board on a computing device.