Printed circuit board features of a portable computer

摘要

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.

主权项

1. A connector assembly of a portable computing device, the connector assembly comprising:
a receptacle configured to accept an external connector, wherein the external connector is configured to connect to an external electronic device; an opening formed in a housing of the portable computing device, the opening configured to substantially conform to the receptacle; an electrically conductive shield that surrounds the receptacle; and an electrically conductive gasket located entirely within the housing of the portable computing device, the electrically conductive gasket formed from a foam material and comprising: an elongated portion configured to provide mechanical and electrical contact with a first portion of the housing, and at least one finger portion that is mechanically and electrically coupled to the elongated portion, wherein the at least one finger portion physically contacts the shield and is electrically coupled to the receptacle such that a ground path is formed between the external electronic device and the housing of the portable computing device via the electrically conductive gasket; wherein the shield comprises at least one spring finger configured to physically contact a ground sheath of the connector when the connector is inserted into the receptacle, thereby providing a ground path to a second portion of the housing.