This disclosure depicts a combination handle and cover apparatus for use with a plug-in device having an electrical terminal strip on a front end. The device is contained within a mainframe assembly. The apparatus comprises first and second means. The first means is for covering the electrical terminal strip and for inserting the device into and removing the device from a mainframe assembly. A second means is attached to the first means and is also hingably attached to the front end of the device such that in an open position the first means functions as a handle and in a closed position the first means functions as a cover.