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Disclosed is structure and methods for engaging/disengaging a peripheral component interconnect compliant card with/from a slot therefor, without having to power down the system (e.g., computer) or remove any system chassis components. The structure includes a bracket to hold the card, which bracket

Disclosed is structure and methods for engaging/disengaging a peripheral component interconnect compliant card with/from a slot therefor, without having to power down the system (e.g., computer) or remove any system chassis components. The structure includes a bracket to hold the card, which bracket can be adjustable to hold cards of different sizes. The structure also includes a frame member attached to the system chassis, the frame member having a guide rail to guide the bracket and peripheral component interconnect compliant card to engage/disengage the card with/from the slot therefor. The adjustable retention bracket can be used independently of use of the frame member, to hold peripheral component interconnect compliant cards rigid and stable.

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[ We claim:] [1.]1. Hot plug structure, comprising:a frame member, having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced

[ We claim:] [1.]1. Hot plug structure, comprising:a frame member, having guiding structure adapted to guide a peripheral component interconnect compliant card to enter a slot, of a system, for the peripheral component interconnect compliant card, the guiding structure having a first section spaced in a first direction from the slot; a second section, at a first end portion of the guiding structure, adapted to guide a first end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction; and a third section, at a second end portion of the guiding structure opposite said first end portion, adapted to guide a second end of the peripheral component interconnect compliant card closer to the slot in the first direction, so as to engage the peripheral component interconnect compliant card in the slot, wherein said third section extends discontinuously from the first section, in the first direction.