Computer system and chassis
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1. A computer system, comprising:
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a hard drive selectively coupleable to the processor;
a memory module selectively coupleable to the processor; and
a chassis comprising;
a protective enclosure adapted to house the processor, wherein the protective enclosure forms a barrier to access to the processor; and
a movable cover, wherein in a first position the movable cover prevents access to the hard drive and the memory module and in a second position the movable cover permits access to the hard drive and the memory module.
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Abstract
A computer system having electronic components housed in a central unit having a protective enclosure and a cover. The cover is moveable to provide access to electronic components housed in the central unit. The cover allows access to certain electronic components and prevents access to other electronic components.
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42 Claims
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1. A computer system, comprising:
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a processor; a hard drive selectively coupleable to the processor; a memory module selectively coupleable to the processor; and a chassis comprising; a protective enclosure adapted to house the processor, wherein the protective enclosure forms a barrier to access to the processor; and a movable cover, wherein in a first position the movable cover prevents access to the hard drive and the memory module and in a second position the movable cover permits access to the hard drive and the memory module. - View Dependent Claims (2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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3. A computer system, comprising:
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a central electronics unit; a removable memory module selectively coupleable to the central electronics unit; a removable electronic device selectively coupleable to the central electronics unit; and a chassis comprising; a protective enclosure, wherein the protective enclosure forms a barrier to access to the central electronics unit; and a plurality of movable covers including first and second covers each having first and second positions, wherein the first cover blocks access to the removable memory module in the first position and the first cover enables access to the removable memory module in the second position, and the second cover blocks access to the removable electronic device in the first position and the second cover enables access to the removable electronic device in the second position. - View Dependent Claims (4)
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14. A computer system, comprising:
a personal computer comprising; a protective chassis; a plurality of removable electronic components disposed within the protective chassis; and a processor disposed within the protective chassis, wherein the protective chassis is configured to provide access to the plurality of removable electronic components and to form a barrier to access to the processor. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 36, 37)
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23. A system, comprising:
a personal computer comprising; an enclosure; a cover removably coupled to the enclosure; a first electronic component disposed inside the enclosure; and a second and a third electronic component disposed in a region between the exterior of the enclosure and the cover. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27, 38, 39)
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28. A system, comprising:
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a processor; an optical drive coupled to the processor; and a chassis comprising; a protective enclosure housing the processor; a first moveable cover selectively coupleable to the protective enclosure, wherein in a first position the first moveable cover prevents access to the optical drive and in a second position the first moveable cover enables access to the optical drive; and wherein the optical drive is disposed on the exterior of the protective enclosure. - View Dependent Claims (29, 30, 31)
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32. A computer system, comprising:
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a chassis; a central electronics unit disposed within the chassis; a moveable cover selectively coupled to the chassis; and a plurality of different types of storage media selectively coupled to the central electronics unit and disposed in a space between an exterior of the chassis and an interior of the moveable cover. - View Dependent Claims (33, 34, 35)
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40. A computer system, comprising:
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a personal computer comprising; a protective chassis, comprising; a protective frame; and a moveable cover covering a portion of the protective frame; a plurality of removable electronic components disposed within the protective chassis; a hard drive securable to the exterior of the protective frame and coverable by the moveable cover; and a processor disposed within the protective chassis, wherein the protective chassis is configured to provide access to the plurality of removable electronic components and to form a barrier to access to the processor.
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41. A computer system, comprising:
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a chassis; a central electronics unit disposed within the chassis; a moveable cover selectively coupled to the chassis; another moveable cover disposed on a side of the chassis opposite from the moveable cover; and a plurality of different types of storage media selectively coupled to the central electronics unit and disposed in a space between an exterior of the chassis and an interior of the moveable cover.
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42. A computer system, comprising:
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a chassis; a central electronics unit disposed within the chassis; a moveable cover selectively coupled to the chassis; and a plurality of different types of storage media selectively coupled to the central electronics unit and disposed in a space between an exterior of the chassis and an interior of the moveable cover, wherein the space includes a recess in the exterior of the chassis, the recess having at least one of the plurality of different types of storage media.
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