Apparatus for testing a chip and methods of making and using the same

A method of testing an integrated circuit, comprising:

• a) placing said integrated circuit in a socket which is mechanically coupled to a modified commercial electronic product, said modified commercial electronic product comprising a circuit board substantially identical to that of a commercial electronic product configured to include said integrated circuit, but which does not include said integrated circuit;
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• b) testing said integrated circuit.

A method of making an integrated circuit tester, comprising:

• a) mechanically attaching a socket to a modfied commercial electronic product, said modified commercial electronic product comprising a circuit board substantially identical to that of a commercial electronic product configured to include said integrated circuit, but which does not include integrated circuit;
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• b) configuring a plurality of conductors to electrically connect at least one electrical contact of said integrated circuit and at least one electrical contact of said modified commercial electronic product when said integrated circuit is in said socket.