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In some embodiments, a cooling device may be mounted to a portion of a chassis of an electronic system, wherein the cooling device may be releasably and pivotably attached to the chassis in at least an open position to permit access to components within the electronic system and a closed position to

In some embodiments, a cooling device may be mounted to a portion of a chassis of an electronic system, wherein the cooling device may be releasably and pivotably attached to the chassis in at least an open position to permit access to components within the electronic system and a closed position to permit installation of a cover on the chassis. Other embodiments are disclosed and claimed.

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What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a housing for a liquid cooling unit, wherein the housing comprises a shroud and the liquid cooling unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air through the shroud and over the heat exchanger; positioning pins disposed on

What is claimed is: 1. An apparatus, comprising: a housing for a liquid cooling unit, wherein the housing comprises a shroud and the liquid cooling unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air through the shroud and over the heat exchanger; positioning pins disposed on the housing for positioning the housing on a chassis during assembly; and at least one lock member disposed on the housing and positioned to cooperate with a corresponding structure on the chassis to temporarily secure the liquid cooling unit in an open position; wherein the positioning pins comprise hinge pins aligned along a line defining an axis of rotation. 2. The apparatus of claim 1, wherein the at least one lock member comprises a pair of lock pins on the housing. 3. An apparatus, comprising: a housing for a liquid cooling unit, wherein the housing comprises a shroud and the liquid cooling unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air through the shroud and over the heat exchanger; positioning pins disposed on the housing for positioning the housing on a chassis during assembly; and at least one lock member disposed on the housing and positioned to cooperate with a corresponding structure on the chassis to temporarily secure the liquid cooling unit in an open position; wherein the at least one lock member comprises a pair of lock bumps on the housing. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, further comprising a cold plate to be attached to an electronic device to be cooled by the liquid cooling unit, wherein the cold plate is coupled to the heat exchanger. 5. An apparatus, comprising: a housing for a liquid cooling unit, wherein the housing comprises a shroud and the liquid cooling unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air through the shroud and over the heat exchanger; positioning pins disposed on the housing for positioning the housing on a chassis during assembly; at least one lock member disposed on the housing and positioned to cooperate with a corresponding structure on the chassis to temporarily secure the liquid cooling unit in an open position; and at least one slop member disposed on the housing and positioned to cooperate with a corresponding feature on the chassis to inhibit movement of the cooling unit beyond a closed position. 6. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the at least one stop member comprises a protuberance on the housing. 7. The apparatus of claim 5, wherein the at least one stop member comprises a pair of stop tabs on the housing. 8. The apparatus of claim 5, further comprising a cold plate to be attached to an electronic device to be cooled by the liquid cooling unit, wherein the cold plate is coupled to the heat exchanger. 9. A method, comprising: positioning a liquid cooling unit on a chassis, the liquid cooling unit including a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air over the heat exchanger; temporarily securing the liquid cooling unit on the chassis in an open position providing access inside the chassis; moving the liquid cooling unit from the open position to a closed position without removing the liquid cooling unit from the chassis; and securing the liquid cooling unit in the closed position. 10. The method of claim 9, wherein positioning the liquid cooling unit on the chassis comprises inserting hinge pins on the liquid cooling unit into corresponding mounting blocks on the chassis. 11. The method of claim 10, wherein the moving the liquid cooling unit from the open position to the closed position comprises rotating the liquid cooling unit on the hinge pins. 12. The method of claim 9, wherein the securing the liquid cooling unit on the chassis in the open position comprises providing a lock member on the liquid cooling unit which cooperates with a corresponding structure on the chassis to inhibit undesired movement of the liquid cooling unit. 13. The method of claim 12, wherein the lock member comprises a protuberance on a housing of the liquid cooling unit. 14. The method of claim 9, further comprising: inhibiting the liquid cooling unit from moving inside the chassis beyond the closed position. 15. The method of claim 14, wherein the inhibiting the liquid cooling unit from moving inside the chassis beyond the closed position comprises providing a stop member on the liquid cooling unit which cooperates with a corresponding structure on the chassis to inhibit the movement of the liquid cooling unit beyond the closed position. 16. The method of claim 15, wherein the stop member comprises a protuberance on a housing of the liquid cooling unit. 17. The method of claim 9, further comprising attaching a cold plate to an electronic device to be cooled by the liquid cooling unit, and coupling the cold plate to the heat exchanger. 18. An apparatus, comprising: a housing for a liquid cooling unit, wherein the housing comprises a shroud and the liquid cooling unit further comprises a heat exchanger and a fan configured to direct air through the shroud and over the heat exchanger; positioning pins disposed on the housing for positioning the housing on a chassis during assembly; at least one lock member disposed on the housing and positioned to cooperate with a corresponding structure on the chassis to temporarily secure the liquid cooling unit in an open position; and a cold plate to be attached to an electronic device to be cooled by the liquid cooling unit, wherein the cold plate is coupled to the heat exchanger.