Abstract: A protective insert for use with a protective fixture for a chip carrier has walls and an arm. The insert is positioned in openings of the fixture by way of an interference fit. The arm contacts leads of a chip carrier positioned in the fixture, protecting the integrated circuit from electrostatic discharge. A hinge means provided between the walls and the arm allows the insert to protect the chip carrier during transportation while still permitting easy testing of the chip carrier. As the chip carrier is needed, the insert is removed and reused in transportation of another chip carrier.