Modular computer system

A modular computer system comprising:

• a chassis arranged in a clamshell configuration;
• a set of expansion slots arranged on a first lateral side of the chassis, each expansion slot in the set of expansion slots:
• defining a receptacle inset a bottom side of the chassis;
• and
• comprising:
• a latching member arranged within the receptacle;
• and
• a female connector arranged along a first interior sidewall of the receptacle;
• a set of expansion cards, each expansion card in the set of expansion cards comprising:
• an enclosure configured to couple within the receptacle of each expansion slot, in the set of expansion slots;
• a latch receiver arranged on the enclosure, and configured to transiently couple the latching member within the receptacle of each expansion slot, in the set of expansion slots, to maintain the enclosure within the receptacle;
• and
• a male connector extending from a first sidewall of the enclosure, and configured to interface the female connector within the receptacle, of each expansion slot, in the set of expansion slots;
• and
• a release button:
• arranged on the bottom side of the first housing proximal the set of expansion slots;
• coupled to the latching member arranged within the receptacle of each expansion slot, in the set of expansion slots;
• and
• configured to, in response to actuation of the release button, transiently retract latching member from the latch receiver on the enclosure for each expansion card, in the set of expansion cards.

A modular computer system comprising:

• a chassis comprising a main board;
• a first expansion slot:
• arranged on a first lateral side of the first housing;
• and
• defining a first receptacle inset a bottom side of the first housing;
• and
• comprising a first female connector arranged along a first interior sidewall of the first receptacle and connected to the main board;
• and
• a first expansion card comprising:
• a first enclosure configured to couple within the first receptacle, the first enclosure set flush with the first lateral side and the bottom side of the first housing;
• a first male connector extending from a first sidewall of the first enclosure, and configured to interface the first female connector within the first receptacle of the first expansion slot;
• and
• a first external port arranged at a second sidewall of the enclosure, opposite the first sidewall, and configured to interface with a first external device.