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A generic mounting structure is provided between a hard disk drive (HDD) and a computer. The structure includes a plurality of nubs disposed on a brace that can be fitted onto a HDD. The nubs are preferably cylindrical members having an enlarged diameter head. The computer includes, either internall

A generic mounting structure is provided between a hard disk drive (HDD) and a computer. The structure includes a plurality of nubs disposed on a brace that can be fitted onto a HDD. The nubs are preferably cylindrical members having an enlarged diameter head. The computer includes, either internally or externally, a bay having a boot interface that closely receives the nubs. The boot interface includes a tapered slotted recess that closely receives the enlarged diameter head of the nubs. In a preferred embodiment, at least two different computer platforms incorporate a substantially identical bay design. Likewise, a brace having nubs oriented in a manner complementary to the bay design is fitted onto at least two different HDDs. Because the HDDs and computer platforms have common mechanical connection by virtue of the brace and bay designs, the HDDs may be exchanged between these computer platforms. In a different embodiment of the present invention, the nubs may be formed directly onto the HDD itself.

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1. A system for installing a storage device on a computer comprising:a carrier having spaced-apart parallel arms configured to receive the storage device; a first member comprising a nub disposed on one of said parallel arms; a bay associated with the computer, said bay having a cavity suitable for

1. A system for installing a storage device on a computer comprising:a carrier having spaced-apart parallel arms configured to receive the storage device; a first member comprising a nub disposed on one of said parallel arms; a bay associated with the computer, said bay having a cavity suitable for receiving said storage device; and a second member comprising about formed in said bay, said second member engaging said first member when said carrier and said storage device are placed in said bay and slid along a first axis.