For some chips you can use test clips like these ones: [1]. You're using a tiny hook to attach wire to the chip pin (assuming that it's exposed a bit. Another

For some chips you can use test clips like these ones: [1]. You're using a tiny hook to attach wire to the chip pin (assuming that it's exposed a bit. Another option is to use needles like [2]. You just put them wherever needed and wire makes sure that it sits there. It's fragile, but for some quick checks might be OK. 1: https://www.saleae.com/products/test-clips-93 https://www.saleae.com/products/test-clips-93 2: https://www.saleae.com/products/pcbite-kit-with-4x-sq10-probes-and-test-wires https://www.saleae.com/products/pcbite-kit-with-4x-sq10-prob...