Movable docking station electrical connector

The docking station of clam 1 further comprising:

• a retaining device physically coupled to the docking station electrical connector;
• wherein the housing defines at least two retaining structures, each corresponding to a mating position of the at least two mating positions, wherein:
• the retaining device and a first retaining structure are engaged to provide a force to retain the docking station electrical connector in a first mating position;
• the retaining device and a second retaining structure are engaged to provide a force to retain the docking station electrical connector in a second mating position.

A computer system comprising:

• a portable computer including an electrical connector;
• a docking station, the docking station including:
• a housing;
• and
• a docking station electrical connector physically coupled to the housing, the docking station electrical connector for mating with the electrical connector of the portable computer when the portable computer is operably coupled to the docking station, the docking station electrical connector being movable with respect to the housing between at least two mating positions to accommodate for variations in location of portable computer electrical connectors of different portable computer types.