METHOD FOR CLEANING IC SOCKET

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a method for cleaning IC sockets capable of reliably cleaning the contact parts of IC sockets used for measuring and evaluating tests by a relatively simple operation. SOLUTION: An IC socket 16 with a contact part 15 to come into contact with a device to be measured is mounted to a dedicated jig 18 to short-circuit the contact part 15 electrically. Then, the contact part 15 is immersed in an electrolyte solution 12 in a cleaning chamber. An electrode 13 connected to a D.C. power source 21 is provided in the electrolyte solution 12 in the above- mentioned cleaning chamber, and a current is passed between the contact part 15 and the electrode 13 in the electrolyte solution 12 to remove solder residues adhered to the contact part 15.