Internal notebook microSD reader with read-only switch

摘要

A computing device can include a connector to connect with a removable storage device. A switch can control the connector to prevent in a first state and allow in a second state at least one of the writing and erasing of a removable storage device connected to the connector. The switch can be prevented from changing states when a component is in a first configuration. The state of the switch can be changeable when the component is in a second configuration. The component is operationally connected to the computing device in the first configuration, and the component is operationally disconnected from the computing device in the second configuration.

主权项

1. A computing device comprising:
a removable storage device; a removable battery; a connector to connect with the removable storage device; a switch having a first state and a second state, the switch to prevent at least one of writing to or erasing of information stored on the removable storage device in the first state, and permit the at least one of writing to or erasing of the information stored on the removable storage device in the second state; and a retaining element to mechanically retain the removable battery to the computing device and cause the switch to remain in the first state; wherein the retaining element is to automatically change the switch from the second state to the first state upon connection of the battery to the computing device.