A further embodiment of any of the foregoing computer system component bays, wherein: the latch mechanism further comprises a stop connected to the housing; and the first spring is in contact with the stop to preload the first spring when the latch mechanism is in an opened position.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing computer system component bays, wherein the latch further comprises a first pawl configured to engage the lug when the latch mechanism is in the closed configuration.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing computer system component bays, wherein the latch further comprises a second pawl to engage the lug when the latch mechanism is moved from the closed configuration to an opened configuration.

A further embodiment of any of the foregoing computer system component bays, wherein the first spring and the latch are flat steel components.

A latch mechanism, according to an exemplary embodiment of this disclosure, among other possible things, includes: a mounting bracket; a stop connected to the mounting bracket; and a latch rotatably connected to the mounting bracket, the latch comprising: a body comprising: a pad at a first end of the body; and a pawl at a second end of the body opposite of the pad; a first spring connected to the body and in contact with the stop to preload the first spring; and a second spring connected to the body.

The latch mechanism of the preceding paragraph can optionally include, additionally and/or alternatively, any one or more of the following features, configurations, and/or additional components: