US Patent 7304843 Cooling apparatus for computer system

A mounting apparatus for a fan includes a bracket, and a fan lid. The bracket includes two opposite locking plates for holding the fan therebetween. Each of the locking plates defines a locking hole therein. The fan lid includes a body attached to the fan, and a pair of resilient securing portions extending from the body. Each of the securing portions includes a vertical portion that protrudes a protrusion for being engaged in a corresponding locking hole of the bracket, and a horizontal portion forming an operation member for being pulled when disassembling the fan from the bracket.