Apparatus and method for mounting a peripheral device in a computer system

Abstract

A computer system including a chassis having two spaced apart walls, a transverse wall attached between the two spaced apart walls and a door pivotally attached to a first one of the two spaced apart walls. The door is movable between an open position and a closed position with respect to a second one of the two spaced apart walls. A first retaining pin is attached to the transverse wall. A second retaining pin is attached to the door. A mechanism is attached to the chassis for securing the door in the closed position. A peripheral device is mounted in the chassis. The first retaining pin is engaged with a first mounting hole in a first face of the peripheral device and the second mounting pin is engaged with a second hole in the second face of the peripheral device. The hinged or removable door allows the peripheral device to be cabled to the other components inside the computer before they are installed in the chassis. Cabling the peripheral device in the computer before it is securely mounted allows for easier access to the back of the peripheral drives where the cables are to be connected, resulting in faster and easier installation time.

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