This disclosure relates to a structure that conveniently and easily releases computer components from a supporting structure. A typical computer component would be a PCIe card within a GPU tray. The disclosed structure does not require the use of tools to release computer components, and can be used where computer components ordinarily cannot be released due to limitations of space. The structure lifts the computer component to a height where the computer component can be easily grasped by human fingers for removal of the component.

A connector removal tool comprising a rigid press and release device for removing a connector from an electronics assembly. Upon engagement of the rigid press and the release device, first and second press members of the rigid press engage and move about a pair of deflecting engagement members of the release device to cause the pair of deflecting engagement members to deflect to compress and unlock interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal from the electronics assembly. A single motion of the rigid press can cause unlocking of the connector. Alternatively, a connector removal tool comprises biased deflecting rigid press members that engage directly with a connector to unlock the interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal of the connector from an electronics assembly.

Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods for gripping electrical components. The electrical device gripping tool may include a rotating handle, a cam assembly, and a body. The rotating handle may be attached to the assembly and the cam assembly may include a cam holder that fits over the cam to connect the rotating handle to the body. Furthermore, the body may include a first body half and a second body half that are each separately coupled to the cam such that the first body half and the second body half slide towards each other and slide away from each other with respect to a rotation of the rotating handle.

A module placement apparatus is provided and includes alignment brackets and a module placement tool. The alignment brackets include first guidance features, define an interior and are disposable aside an array of contacts. The module placement tool is insertible into the interior in first and second stages and includes a frame, a module gripping element operably supported on the frame, second guidance features engageable with the first guidance features at a conclusion of the first stage to maintain a relative orientation of the array of contacts and the frame during the second stage, and a gimbaled handle coupled to the module gripping element to maintain the relative orientation during the first stage until at least first and second guidance feature engagement.

Aspects of the present invention disclose a DIMM extraction tool for extracting a DIMM from a DIMM socket. Exemplary embodiments of the DIMM extraction tool include a frame adapted for use as an air baffle within the DIMM socket, a first arm and a second arm pivotably connected to the frame. When the first arm and second arm are in a resting position, the first and second arm respectively engage a first resting detent and a second resting detent to prevent pivotable rotation of the first arm and second arm in exemplary embodiments of the DIMM extraction tool. When the first arm and second arm are in a working position, the first arm and second arm respectively are adapted to releasably engage the DIMM and bias resilient latching arm of the DIMM socket.

An electronic component removal device comprising a cutting wire routed through a cutting region configured to receive an electronic component coupled to a substrate. The electronic component removal device can also include a leading actuator coupled to a leading end of the cutting wire to cause movement of the cutting wire in a cutting direction at a cutting speed. The electronic component removal device can further include a trailing resistance device coupled to a trailing end of the cutting wire to resist movement of the cutting wire in the cutting direction with a variable resistance. In addition, the electronic component removal device can include a leading tension sensor to sense a leading tension in the cutting wire between the cutting region and the leading actuator. The trailing resistance device can resist movement of the cutting wire with a resistance that varies based on the leading tension in the cutting wire.

A connector removal tool comprising a rigid press and release device for removing a connector from an electronics assembly. Upon engagement of the rigid press and the release device, first and second press members of the rigid press engage and move about a pair of deflecting engagement members of the release device to cause the pair of deflecting engagement members to deflect to compress and unlock interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal from the electronics assembly. A single motion of the rigid press can cause unlocking of the connector. Alternatively, a connector removal tool comprises biased deflecting rigid press members that engage directly with a connector to unlock the interlocking tabs of the connector to facilitate removal of the connector from an electronics assembly.

Embodiments disclosed herein include devices and methods for gripping electrical components. The electrical device gripping tool may include a rotating handle, a cam assembly, and a body. The rotating handle may be attached to the assembly and the cam assembly may include a cam holder that fits over the cam to connect the rotating handle to the body. Furthermore, the body may include a first body half and a second body half that are each separately coupled to the cam such that the first body half and the second body half slide towards each other and slide away from each other with respect to a rotation of the rotating handle. In addition, shields are optionally attached to the first and second body half such that they assist in the removal of the electrical device without its terminals making contact with the containment box.

A module placement apparatus is provided and includes alignment brackets and a module placement tool. The alignment brackets include first guidance features, define an interior and are disposable aside an array of contacts. The module placement tool is insertible into the interior in first and second stages and includes a frame, a module gripping element operably supported on the frame, second guidance features engageable with the first guidance features at a conclusion of the first stage to maintain a relative orientation of the array of contacts and the frame during the second stage, and a gimbaled handle coupled to the module gripping element to maintain the relative orientation during the first stage until at least first and second guidance feature engagement.

A tool for installation and removal of a connector of a gas-insulated switchgear termination includes a housing defining an operation chamber therein, a mounting assembly selectively disposed in the operation chamber of the housing and adapted for securely installing a sleeve member of a gas-insulated switchgear termination on a conical connector member of the gas-insulated switchgear termination or removing the sleeve member securely sleeved on the conical connector member from the conical connector member, an actuator assembly adapted for actuating motion of the mounting assembly, and a friction reducing assembly adapted for reducing friction and resistance occurring during the motion of the mounting assembly.