Hard disk drive with supplemental mechanical coupling mechanism

Details Hard disk drive with supplemental mechanical coupling mechanism Hard disk drive with supplemental mechanical coupling mechanism

2006-11-16

2008-11-18

Prasad, Chandrika (Department: 2839)

Electrical connectors

With coupling movement-actuating means or retaining means in...

Retaining means

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07452232

ABSTRACT:
A hard disk drive (HDD) adapted for connection to a receptacle of a host device is disclosed. The HDD comprises a base having a lower portion coupled to a printed circuit board assembly (PCBA), the PCBA comprising a plug adapted for coupling to the receptacle, and a dummy coupling portion provided on the receptacle and the base to provide supplemental mechanical coupling strength between the receptacle and the plug.

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