Abstract: A top side brick extraction tool, for removing or extracting DC-DC converter components or bricks from header sockets, or the like, which are soldered onto printed circuit boards or circuit card assemblies, is effectively engaged with or affixed to the top side or upper surface portion of the converter component or brick. In this manner, there is no need to engage the converter component or brick from a side position which would structurally interfere with other electrical components arranged within a relatively dense array upon the printed circuit board or circuit card assembly whereby damage to the header sockets, the solder joints, or other electrical components, mounted upon the printed circuit boards or circuit card assemblies, is effectively prevented.