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An apparatus for the expansion of computer chassis input/output connections is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a computer chassis with an exterior wall having a rectangular access opening therethrough. Four ledges extend inwardly from the exterior wall, one ledge on each side of the access openin

An apparatus for the expansion of computer chassis input/output connections is disclosed. The apparatus comprises a computer chassis with an exterior wall having a rectangular access opening therethrough. Four ledges extend inwardly from the exterior wall, one ledge on each side of the access opening, with two ledges on opposite sides of the access opening each having two spaced slots. A card having at least one connector disposed thereon is connectable to an edge connector disposed on the system planar in the chassis. A rectangular panel having a base, with at least one aperture therethrough to receive the connector, and four walls extending perpendicular to the base, one wall on each side, is provided. Two of the walls on opposite sides of the panel each have two spaced hooks engageable with the slots in the ledges, such that the panel may be removably secured to the exterior wall on the interior of the chassis and permit access to the connector through the access opening.

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An apparatus for increasing the number of input/output connections in a computer chassis relative to a system planar, the apparatus comprising: an exterior wall in said chassis having an access opening therethrough; a card electrically connectable to said system planar by an edge connector disposed

An apparatus for increasing the number of input/output connections in a computer chassis relative to a system planar, the apparatus comprising: an exterior wall in said chassis having an access opening therethrough; a card electrically connectable to said system planar by an edge connector disposed on said system planar, said card having at least one external connector disposed thereon; and a panel removably secured to said card and having at least one aperture therethrough corresponding to said at least one external connector, said panel secured to said chassis and said card electrically connected to said system planar such that said at least one external connector is accessible through said access opening; wherein a second external connector is disposed on said system planar proximate said exterior wall between said edge connector and said exterior wall.