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Printed circuit board features of a portable computer

US9971384B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 2016
Grant dateMay 15, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 17, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/4913
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Tools and fixtures for assembling a printed circuit board (PCB), such as a main logic board (MLB), in a portable computer device are described. A connector assembly having an electrically conductive gasket mounted on an edge of the MLB is described. In addition, a keyboard assembly including a notched portion of the MLB for accommodating more than one type of keyboard is described. In addition, a PCB assembly having a bracket to support a weak region of the PCB during assembly is described.

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