| CPC G06F 1/184 (2013.01) [G06F 1/185 (2013.01); G06F 1/186 (2013.01); G06F 1/189 (2013.01)] | 20 Claims |
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1. A data processing system to provide computer implemented services, the data processing system comprising:
a motherboard, comprising:
device locations where devices may be operably connected to the motherboard, and
data interconnects between the device locations that facilitate operable data connection formation between devices in the device locations, and
attachment points positioned away from the data interconnects;
a device of the devices positioned at one of the device locations, the device requiring mechanical support;
an adapter plate comprising:
a first attachment point attached to one of the attachment points of the motherboard via an offset to distance and orient the adapter plate with respect to the motherboard, the adapter plate being suspended over a surface of the motherboard via the offset without any part of the adapter plate being in direct contact with an electrical receptacle of the motherboard,
a second attachment point attached to the device of the devices to provide the required mechanical support.
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