SMD Component trouble monitoring

[deepskyridge]

I have a HP E3631A that mostly works except for the readback section, I know the problem is in the A/D Converter.

The components are small SMD ones and don't make it easy to monitor ic pins etc. without causing further damage.

What do you use for this purpose, I was wondering if there a very small mini grips that would work for this purpose.

Thanks
Gary

[tautech]

Something like these Tek grabbers is what you'll need or solder a short flying lead to your POI.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektronix-195-3659-02-2-leads-w-grabber-tips-for-P6453-BLACK-/361318681059?hash=item54204589e3:g:RQIAAOSwBLlVece6

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Tektronix-SMT-SMG50-Clip-Chip-Grabbers-Part-206-0364-00-206-0364-01-each-/201263961054?hash=item2edc4453de:g:QtcAAOSwrx5UXOPW

Those that are not supplied with leads can be connected to with push on 0.025" female terminals, you just mght have some in your junk pile.