Computer system with surface mount socket
US5785535A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jul 28, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 17, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R4/26
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A computer system having a capability to permit replacing a surface mount component. The component is biased with a spring toward an area array site on a substrate mounted in the computer system enclosure, along with a power supply, a bus system, and connectors for communicating with units external to the enclosure. The component and spring are positioned within a base adjacent the area array site and mechanically held down with a coupler. An interconnect structure for use therewith is provided.
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