Portable computer and structural frame thereof

A metal frame for disposal between an upper case and a lower case of a portable computer, said portable computer including a display panel and a printed circuit board, said metal frame comprising:

• a body substantially covering said printed circuit board of said portable computer, for shielding and absorbing electromagnetic interference and strengthening structure of said portable computer;
• at least one hinge supporter, connected to said body, for supporting said display panel;
• an input and output (I/O) port bracket, connected to said body, for accommodating a plurality of I/O terminals;
• a channel, formed in said body, for guiding a liquid unexpectedly appearing on said body;
• and
• an outlet, disposed on said body, for guiding said liquid to said lower case, avoiding wetting of the printed circuit board.

A portable computer comprising:

• a display panel for displaying data;
• an upper case for accommodating a keyboard unit, said keyboard unit having a base plate provided with a plurality of holes;
• a lower case combined with said upper case to form a housing of said computer;
• a printed circuit board disposed inside said housing, said printed circuit board having a heat-generating electronic device mounted thereon;
• and
• a frame, disposed between said upper case and said printed circuit board, for strengthening the structure of said portable computer, wherein said frame comprises:
• a body;
• at least one hinge supporter, connected to said body, for supporting said display panel;
• an input and output (I/O) port bracket, connected to said body, for accommodating a plurality of I/O terminals;
• and
• a channel, formed in said body, for guiding a liquid unexpectedly appearing on said body.