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A tool-actuated ejector for extracting electronic modular components. The ejector, which functions as a levered cam, has a body with a first end, a second end and a pivot located intermediate the first and second ends. A tool-receiving socket mounts at the second end. A tool, such as a screwdriver w

A tool-actuated ejector for extracting electronic modular components. The ejector, which functions as a levered cam, has a body with a first end, a second end and a pivot located intermediate the first and second ends. A tool-receiving socket mounts at the second end. A tool, such as a screwdriver with a blade that matches the shape of the socket, actuates the ejector by applying a force to the socket. A cam, located at the first end, engages the electronic modular component. To provide a mechanical advantage, the distance between the tool-receiving socket and the pivot, which constitutes one lever arm, is greater than the distance between the cam and the pivot, which constitutes a second lever arm. In addition, a shock absorber mounts on the body and gliders extend below the body to provide stability and balance to the ejector. The ejector mounts in a casing having a tool passage that communicates with the tool-receiving socket and the exterior of the casing.

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[ What is claimed is:] [9.]9. An electronic apparatus in combination with a manual ejector tool comprising:a modular component;an ejector lever having a first end, a second end, and a pivot located intermediate said first end and said second end;a casing having an exterior surface and an inside volu

[ What is claimed is:] [9.]9. An electronic apparatus in combination with a manual ejector tool comprising:a modular component;an ejector lever having a first end, a second end, and a pivot located intermediate said first end and said second end;a casing having an exterior surface and an inside volume, said casing enclosing said ejector lever and having a narrow slot extending from said exterior surface into said interior volume;a releasable mounting means located within said casing for mounting said modular component;pivot means fixedly mounted in said interior volume for pivotally mounting said ejector lever at a fixed location with respect to said casing such that said second end is in operative communication with said slot;a cam means mounted on said ejector lever at said first end for extracting said modular component from said releasable mounting means upon rotation of said ejector lever; andthe manual ejector tool having an actuator means, including an elongated rigid rod, for manual insertion of said rod through said slot into operative engagement with said second end to cause said rotation of said ejector lever.