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Computer drive lockout device

  • US 5,305,621 A
  • Filed: 12/23/1992
  • Issued: 04/26/1994
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/23/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for locking an external drive of a computer system with a lockout device of the type having a locking unit insertable into the external drive, the external drive defined by a slot dimensioned to receive a data storage device and a bezel that can be interlocked with an engagement member coupled to the locking unit, said method comprising;

  • turning off the computer system;

    pivotally interlocking the bezel to a first location on the locking unit;

    disabling the computer system by inserting and locking the locking unit into the external drive slot while the locking unit is pivotally interlocked to the bezel;

    rotating the bezel about the locking unit until the bezel both abuts a front face of the external drive and engages with the engagement member to prevent access to the external drive; and

    locking the bezel to the locking unit to prevent the lockout device from being removed from the external drive.

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