Electronic device torsion testing

A test device comprising:

• a pair of first and second fixtures which collectively secure an electronic device mounted in the test device;
• a lever attached to the second fixture, wherein the second fixture is rotatably coupled to a base and the first fixture is coupled to the base;
• a test module that communicates with the electronic device to determine functionality of the electronic device while the electronic device is mounted in the test device;
• and a linear displacement gauge that provides a measurement that correlates to a relative angle of the second fixture compared to the first fixture.

A method for testing an electronic device comprising:

• operating a lever of a test device to apply a torsion stress to the electronic device, wherein the electronic device is mounted in the test device, wherein the test device includes:
• a pair of first and second fixtures which collectively secure the electronic device mounted in the test device, wherein the second fixture is rotatably coupled to a base and the first fixture is coupled to the base, and
• the lever, wherein the lever is attached to the second fixture;
• while applying the torsion stress to electronic device with the lever, testing the electronic device to determine functionality of the electronic device as the torsion stress is applied;
• increasing a strain on the electronic device according to a plurality of increments;
• statically holding the electronic device at each of the plurality of increments;
• and
• while statically holding the electronic device, testing the electronic device at least some of the plurality of increments to determine functionality of the electronic device during the at least some of the plurality of increments.