Reusable member for retaining electronic card

Abstract

A reusable member configured to retain and release an add-in card to and from a motherboard without additional tools and/or processes. The add-in card has an end inserted into a connector mounted on the motherboard and another end distal from the connector. The member has a retaining portion configured to extend through the distal end of the first circuit board, and a mounting portion configured to extend through an opening of the second circuit board. The retaining portion has a sub-portion configured to move between a first position for retaining the add-in card and a second position for releasing the first circuit board. The mounting portion has a sub-portion disposed and secured in the opening of the motherboard when the member is inserted. Such a configuration enables reusing the member with circuit boards of various dimensions, without additional tools and/or processes.

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