Hard disk drive mounting system and method

A mounting system for a computer, comprising:

• a first HDD having a first thickness;
• a second HDD having a second thickness, said second thickness being greater than said first thickness;
• a first member comprising a first nub disposed said first HDD;
• a second member comprising a second nub disposed said second HDD;
• a bay associated with the computer, said bay including a cavity having a thickness sufficient to accommodate said second thickness of said second HDD;
• and
• a third member comprising a boot interface having a recessed portion, the recessed portion adapted to receive said first and second nubs formed in said bay, said third member engageable with said first member when said first HDD is docked into said bay, said third member also engageable with said second member when said second HDD is docked into said bay;
• thereby said first and second HDDs being operably interchangeable in said bay.

A computer system, comprising:

• a storage device;
• a chassis having a bay wherein said bay further comprises a cavity suitable for receiving the storage device;
• and
• a carrier adapted to securely receive said storage device;
• wherein said carrier docks into said bay when slid along a first axis;
• wherein said carrier comprises spaced-apart parallel arms configured to receive said storage device, a first member, which includes a nub, being disposed on one of said parallel arms;
• and wherein said bay further comprises a second member, which includes a boot interface having a recessed portion, said recessed portion adapted to receive said nub formed in said bay, said second member engaging said first member when said carrier and the storage device are placed in said bay and slid along said first axis.