Abstract: An extraction device for removing an electrical component from a socket, comprising: an insulative housing; an electrical component receiving surface for receiving the electrical component thereon; and a socket contacting surface for engaging the socket. Movement of the apparatus generally along the socket also moves the apparatus in a direction generally away from the socket to extract the electrical component from the socket. A method of extracting an electrical component from a socket connector assembly, comprising the steps of: providing a socket connector assembly having a socket; and an extraction device engageable with the socket; providing an electrical component on the socket connector assembly; and moving the extraction device relative to the socket.