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chassis

chassis

3 7.2
The metal frame inside an electronic device that holds the parts
  • noun
  • /ˈʃæsi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : chasis
  • The technician inspected the chassis for any loose connections that could affect performance.
  • metal chassis
  • computer chassis

It's the same exact chassis more or less as the Intel Mac Pro.

Examples

  • The chassis comes off an old radio to reveal a dusty assortment of tubes and condensers.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • One, removing the Jack saves some space inside the chassis of the phone.

  • If that is all good, then power up the PC and make sure the chassis has no voltage on it.

    Blog text (6)

  • For example, desktop computers designed for gaming may have a larger chassis than a model intended to be used for business tasks.

    Blog text (32)

  • That's because the SIM card is embedded inside the chassis of the device.

  • The company has surpassed the 1,000-frame and rolling chassis mark in its production output.

    Blog text (24)

  • An additional 16 disks can now be supported in an expansion chassis attached to an ESXi host.

    Blog text (2)

  • Use your voltmeter to check the chassis of the PSU. If there is voltage on that, then the PSU is faulty.

    Blog text (6)

  • To upgrade your computer, you need to open the chassis and fit in the new graphics card.

  • Make sure the power supply is properly connected to the chassis before you turn on the device.

Synonyms

frame
vschassis
183 2.5

A strong structure that holds a building, vehicle, or piece of furniture

is more specific to electronics and acts as a metal support for circuit parts
skeletal frame
vschassis
  • Specialized
1 5.8

Inside support that gives a building or machine its shape and strength

is specific to electronic devices and supports circuit components directly

Compounds

radio chassis
  • Specialized
6.8

A frame that holds the parts of a radio

Surface Forms

chassis singular
chassis plural

Etymology

Chassis comes from the French châssis and Latin capsa 'box', the same root as English case. Because a chassis is the metal 'box' or frame that holds electronic parts, the word is used for the frame inside machines.