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Electronic device assembly

  • US 8,023,261 B2
  • Filed: 09/05/2008
  • Issued: 09/20/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/05/2008
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for assembling an electronic device, the method comprising:

  • providing a housing including a first open end and a second open end opposite the first open end, a cavity extending between the first open end and the second open end, and an opening positioned in a housing wall of the housing between the first open end and the second open end;

    inserting a first assembly into the cavity through the first open end;

    inserting at least a portion of a second assembly into the cavity through the second open end;

    operatively coupling the first assembly to the second assembly through the opening; and

    coupling an input mechanism to the housing, wherein the input mechanism comprises;

    a pad comprising at least a first notch and at least one extension used to align the pad relative to the housing; and

    an input button positioned on the pad, wherein the input button comprises at least one tab operative to engage with the at least first notch such that the input button is aligned with the pad.

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