Mounting system for a switch having a snap lock mechanism

A system for coupling a switch to an electronic system, comprising:

• a snap lock mechanism coupled to a body of the switch;
• a support coupled to the electronic system;
• a first opening in the support, the first opening configured to accept insertion of the body;
• a channel in a wall of the support, the channel adapted to allow insertion of the snap lock mechanism into the channel;
• and
• a shoulder formed in a wall of the channel, the shoulder configured to contact an engaging surface of the snap lock mechanism during use.

A method of attaching a switch having a snap lock mechanism to a system, comprising:

• inserting the switch into a first opening in a support structure of the system in a first direction;
• relieving stress from the support structure caused by insertion of the switch into the opening;
• and
• contacting an engaging surface of the snap lock mechanism against a shoulder formed in a wall of the support structure to attach the switch to the support structure.