Method and apparatus for testing PCBA subcomponents

A method of testing a subcomponent of a printed circuit board assembly comprising:

• placing a subcomponent to be tested on a evaluator board such that an upper surface of the subcomponent fits against at least one of a connection base and an edge connection receptacle which are mounted on the evaluator board;
• positioning the subcomponent on the evaluator board so that a front end of the subcomponent electrically connects with one or more connection points extending out from the connection base and so that a back end of the subcomponent electrically connects to the edge connection receptacle, wherein the front end and the back end are electrically connected to one or more components mounted on a lower surface and an upper surface of the evaluator board;
• clamping the subcomponent against the evaluator board, wherein a clamp secures the front end of the subcomponent to be tested against the connection base.