Patent ID: 7754979

Claim:
An electrical connector for electrical connection to a second electronic device having at least one second contact comprising: a substrate having a first surface and an opposing second surface, with a recess being formed in the first surface; a first contact securely coupled to the substrate and having a first portion extending at least partially into the recess; and a mass of solder material disposed in the recess and retainingly held by the recess such that the first portion of the first contact is in contact with the solder material, the first surface being for placement against the second electronic device such that the first and second contacts are aligned and whereupon heating of the mass of solder material, the first and second contacts are securely attached to one another and form an electrical pathway therebetween, wherein an opening to the recess is defined along the first surface, the opening having a width less than a maximum width of the mass of solder material disposed within the recess such that the mass of solder material is captured within the recess.