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An apparatus and method for allowing securing/unsecuring of an access panel from a generally opposing side of a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch for securing the panel disposed on a side of the chassis. A locking mechanism extends from the latch to a side opposite the latch. The locking mecha

An apparatus and method for allowing securing/unsecuring of an access panel from a generally opposing side of a chassis. The apparatus includes a latch for securing the panel disposed on a side of the chassis. A locking mechanism extends from the latch to a side opposite the latch. The locking mechanism provides a locking bar which may be manipulated to either positively secure the panel, via a screw or lock, or release the panel from the side opposite the latch.

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What is claimed is: 1. A securing mechanism for a chassis, comprising: a panel for adjustably connecting to the chassis substantially along a first side; a latch mounted to a second side of said chassis substantially opposite the first side, for latching the panel, the latch being hingedly connecte

What is claimed is: 1. A securing mechanism for a chassis, comprising: a panel for adjustably connecting to the chassis substantially along a first side; a latch mounted to a second side of said chassis substantially opposite the first side, for latching the panel, the latch being hingedly connected to the chassis; and a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the panel, the locking mechanism extending substantially from the first to the second side; wherein sliding manipulation of the locking mechanism at the first side results in at least one of releasing or securing of the latch towards or away from the chassis. 2. The securing mechanism for a chassis of claim 1, further comprising means for biasing connected to at least one of the latch or the locking mechanism. 3. The securing mechanism for a chassis of claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism and the chassis individually include corresponding apertures for receiving a securing device. 4. The securing mechanism for a chassis of claim 1, further comprising a securing device for engaging the locking mechanism and the chassis at the first side. 5. The securing mechanism for a chassis of claim 4, wherein a securing device is selected from the group consisting of a screw and a lock. 6. The securing mechanism for a chassis of claim 1, wherein the latch at least partially secures a component which is at least partially disposed between the latch and the chassis. 7. An electronic housing, comprising: a chassis, for containing an electronic device; a panel hingedly connected substantially along a first side of said chassis; a latch mounted to a second side of said chassis substantially opposite the first side, for latching the panel, the latch being hingedly connected to the chassis; and a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the panel, the locking mechanism extending substantially from the first to the second side; wherein sliding manipulation of the locking mechanism at the first side results in at least one of releasing or securing of the latch towards or away from the chassis. 8. The electronic housing of claim 7, wherein the latch at least partially secures a component. 9. The electronic housing of claim 7, wherein the latch at least partially secures a component which is at least partially disposed between the latch and the chassis. 10. The electronic housing of claim 7, further comprising means for biasing the latch. 11. The electronic housing of claim 7, wherein the locking mechanism and the chassis individually include corresponding apertures for receiving a securing device. 12. The electronic housing of claim 7, further comprising a securing device for engaging the locking mechanism and the chassis at the first side. 13. The electronic housing of claim 12, wherein a securing device is selected from the group consisting of a screw and a lock. 14. A system, comprising: a chassis for containing a computer; a panel adjustably connected substantially along a first side of said chassis; a latch mounted to a second side of said chassis substantially opposite the first side, for latching the panel, the latch being hingedly connected to the chassis; a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the panel, the locking mechanism extending substantially from the first to the second side; and means for securing the locking mechanism to the chassis substantially disposed on the first side; wherein manipulation of the locking mechanism at the first side results in at least one of releasing or securing of the latch towards or away from the chassis. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein the latch at least partially secures a component which is at least partially disposed between the latch and the chassis. 16. The system of claim 14, further comprising means for biasing of the latch. 17. The system of claim 14, wherein the securing means is selected from the group consisting of a screw and a lock. 18. A securing mechanism for an electronic device chassis, comprising: a panel for adjustably connecting to the electronic device chassis substantially along a first side, the panel being configured to be removed from the chassis; a latch mounted to a second side of said chassis substantially parallel to the first side, the latch being constructed to pivotally latch the panel along the second side; and a locking mechanism slidably mounted to the panel, the locking mechanism extending substantially from the first side to the second side; wherein sliding manipulation of the locking mechanism at the first side results in at least one of releasing or securing of the latch towards or away from the chassis at the second side substantially opposite the first side.