Card connector and method for producing housing assembly

A card connector (10) into and from which a memory card (60) is detachably inserted and removed, includes contacts (14) adapted to contact connection portions of the memory card (60), and a housing (12) for arranging and holding the contacts (14). Metal plates (16) are installed in the housing (12) so as to extend onto both sides in the width direction of the housing (12). The metal plates (16) are integrally provided with connection portions (163) to be connected to a substrate. A tray (18) made of a metal is provided for loading a plurality of memory cards (60) therein, and either of both ends of the tray (18) in its width direction is bent substantially into an L-shape, which bent portion (26) slidably engages the metal plate (16). The connector achieves a reduced overall height such as less than 2.0 mm and is also superior in safety.