Drive loading jig for memory drives

A drive carrier assembly, comprising:

• a drive loading jig comprising
• a first wall having a first slot and a first stopper formed therein,
• a second side wall having a second slot and a second stopper formed therein, and
• a rear wall joining the first and second side walls;
• and
• an adapter card comprising
• a major surface adapted to support the drive loading jig when loaded with a drive, and
• a connector disposed on the major surface and configured to connect with a connector interface on the drive.

A method of using a drive loading jig, the method comprising:

• aligning a key-way on the drive with a key-way on the drive loading jig;
• aligning an insertion end of the drive with an opening of the drive loading jig to orient longitudinal edges of the drive with slots formed along a length of a drive loading jig;
• inserting the drive into the drive loading jig to an insertion depth defined by stoppers in the drive loading jig, such that the longitudinal edges of the drive are secured in their respective slots, and such that a connector interface of the drive is exposed at the opening of the drive loading jig;
• positioning the drive loading jig with the drive inserted therein such that the length of the drive loading jig with respect to a mating surface of a connector on a host is at a specific angle within a set insertion angle range;
• and
• inserting the connector interface of the drive, while in the drive loading jig, into the connector on the host, maintaining the drive loading jig at the specific angle.