Intel Corporation
Package protector with integrated guide pin

Abstract:

Herein described are apparatuses and systems for facilitating alignment of computer component connectors. A package protector may include a body to at least partially surround an integrated circuit package of a circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card. The package protector may further include a guide pin component that extends from a side of the body, wherein the guide pin component is to be located adjacent to a header of the circuit card when the package protector is mounted to the circuit card, wherein a connector uses the guide pin component to align with the header via a guide pin.