AC adapter for a module bay in a computer system
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Dec 18, 2001
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Apr 14, 1999
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Apr 14, 1999
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A portable computer includes a housing including a top portion pivotally mounted on a base portion. The base portion includes a module bay formed therein and also includes an internal module bay connector. A modular AC adapter is removably mounted in the module bay. The adapter is provided with a stationary connector for engagement with the internal module bay connector. A storage compartment is provided in the adapter. A first movable connector assembly includes a connection to the adapter positioned in the storage compartment. A second movable connector assembly is provided for connection to the adapter in the storage compartment. The adapter can be inserted into the module bay and interconnected with the computer. An AC connector can be stored in the adapter for carrying or extended for connection to an AC power source. Alternately, the adapter can be used externally of the computer so that a DC connector of the adapter is engaged with the computer and an AC connector of the adapter is engaged with the AC power source.
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