Method and apparatus for coupling a card to an information handling system chassis

An information handling system (IHS), comprising:

• an IHS chassis;
• a processor located in the IHS chassis;
• a card connector electrically coupled to the processor;
• a first surface located in the IHS chassis;
• a locating member extending from the first surface, comprising a Y-shaped cross section and a control surface that is oriented at an angle relative to the first surface, and defining a securing channel that is located adjacent the control surface;
• and
• a plurality of securing devices extending from the first surface in a spaced apart relationship from the locating member, each securing device comprising a locating post and a securing member located adjacent the locating post, wherein a card and the angle of the control surface relative to the first surface are chosen to limit the angle of orientation of the card relative to the first surface when the card engages the locating member and is pivoted such that the card may not be pivoted away from the securing devices by more than a predetermined angle that is less than 90 degrees.

A method for coupling a card to an IHS chassis, comprising:

• providing an IHS chassis comprising a first surface that comprises a locating member and a plurality of securing devices extending from the first surface, wherein the located member comprising a Y-shaped cross section and a control surface that is oriented at an angle relative to the first surface;
• engaging the locating member with a card, wherein the card and the angle of the control surface relative to the first surface are chosen to limit the angle of orientation of the card relative to the first surface when the card engages the locating member and is pivoted such that the card may not be pivoted away from the securing devices by more than a predetermined angle that is less than 90 degrees;
• pivoting the card about the engagement of the locating member and the card;
• and
• coupling the card to the IHS chassis by engaging the securing devices with the card.