Method and apparatus for supporting a circuit component

摘要

A support assembly useful for supporting an integrated circuit package having an array of solder columns extending to a circuit board when the integrated circuit package is mounted on the circuit board. The support assembly includes a support member for supporting the integrated circuit package and having a ramped surface. A biasing member associated with the support member couples the ramped surface to the integrated circuit package such that the support member resists downward movement of the integrated circuit package. The support member may include a plurality of support members with ramped surfaces which cooperate to raise a combined height of the support members. A related method of supporting an integrated circuit package is also provided.