Device for locking cards or caches into place in the frame of a computer central unit

A device for locking data storage elements in a frame of a central unit of a computer, said data storage elements having connectors;

• said device comprising:
• a frame, said frame having at least one face;
• a plurality of orifices disposed in said face for receiving said data storage elements;
• a clipping window disposed in said face;
• a plurality of latch windows, said latch windows comprising slots, said latch windows disposed in said face;
• a latch, said latch comprising a body and a plurality of fingers, said fingers adapted for alignment with, and for insertion into, said latch windows, said latch further comprising a transverse connecting branch, said fingers joined to said transverse connecting branch, said fingers oriented at an angle relative to said connecting branch, said latch further comprising a resilient clip, said clip adapted for insertion into said clipping window by pivoting said latch relative to said face, whereby, after said clip is inserted into said clipping window, said data storage elements are locked into position and said clip resiliently secures the ends of said connectors.