Novel lever design that combines module insertion, retention, ejection functions for add-in cards

摘要

An apparatus and method for reducing the user force needed to insert cards into card-edge connectors are displayed. The apparatus includes a card-edge connector having a slot therein to receive a card A first contact surface is included in the end of a card. A lever is movably coupled with the connector. A lever may include an engaging member and a second contact surface to join with the first contact surface to depress the card into the slot when the lever is moved from a first open position to a second service position.