Abstract: A leadless component socket comprises a one- or two-piece leadless component contact socket assembly having a plurality of holes with a respective plurality of spring contacts disposed therein. The socket assembly includes a finger slot or slots to facilitate the manual removal of a chip carrier from the socket and a bias clip and integral keyed corner for assuring proper alignment of the chip carrier with the contacts of the socket assembly. The socket further comprises a cover, a cover support, an insulator assembly and a backup plate or other fastening means for supporting the socket on a printed circuit board. The socket assembly can be configured with a variety of contact terminal ends adapted for a desired mode of circuit board interface. A variety of cover configurations are also accommodated and disclosed.