Tool-less modular removable hard disk drive (HDD) apparatus

Disclosed are novel methods and apparatus for provision of an efficient, effective, and/or flexible removable HDD cartridge. In accordance with an embodiment of the present invention, an apparatus for holding a removable assembly ( 3 ) is disclosed. The apparatus comprising: a cage ( 2 ) to hold the assembly, a cage bracket ( 1 ) slideably engaging the cage ( 2 ), and a latch ( 6 ) coupled to the cage. The cage may include a plurality of slide receptacles ( 20 ). The assembly may include a plurality of slides ( 19 ) slideably engaging the plurality of slide receptacles ( 20 ). The cage bracket may be mountable on an external device. The latch may include a latch cap ( 9 ) and a locking lip ( 11 ). The locking lip may engage a receptacle ( 12 ) on the cage bracket to lock together the cage bracket and the cage.