PORTABLE COMPUTER CAPABLE OF CONVERTING INTERNAL STORAGE DEVICE INTO EXTERNAL STORAGE DEVICE

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APP PUB NO 20110072186A1
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12650839

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A portable computer capable of converting an internal storage device into an external storage device and, without being booted up, functioning as the external storage device is disclosed. The portable computer includes: an external interface connector; a switcher connected to an internal storage device, a south bridge chip, and an interface converter, and is configured to switch between the south bridge chip and the interface converter and thus allow one of the south bridge chip and the interface converter to be electrically conducted to the internal storage device; the interface converter connected to the switcher and an external interface controller to allow an interface of the external interface controller to be changed and thus be fit for use with the internal storage device; and the external interface controller connected to an interface switcher and the external interface connector and configured to process signals from the external interface connector.

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MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL CO LTD235 NEW TAIPEI CITY

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CHENG, Chun-Pin Jung Ho, TW 3 18

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