Abstract: A connector for making self-retaining, disconnectable electrical contacts to each of the leads of a surface mount leaded chip carrier disposed in a socket includes a plurality of contact members arranged geometrically similarly to the carrier leads. Each contact member includes a coupling portion for establishing a connection to an external device, a mounting portion mounted in a non-electrically conducting body and a blade-like contacting portion for insertion between a carrier lead and a socket contact finger resiliently bearing on the carrier lead. The non-conducting body slidably engages an insulating anvil that bears on the carrier to hold it in position in the socket when the contacting portion blades are withdrawn from between the carrier leads and socket contact fingers. A collar extending from the anvil includes a hole closely surrounding each blade to guard against excessive bending of the blades.