A latching mechanism is provided on a Drum Maintenance Unit (drum
maintenance unit). The latching mechanism releasably secures the drum
maintenance unit to a media device when installed in the media device and
provides an electrical connection. The latching mechanism contacts with a
locking tab and a data connection that may be located on a receiving
portion of the media device. This arrangement allows the latching
mechanism to simultaneously latch and connect with a receiving portion of
the media device. The latching device of the connection device may be
provided to releasably lock with the media device until a predetermined
amount of force is applied.