A device for replacing at least one chip or electronic element of an electronic component, in particular an LED package or an LED display, includes at least two standard electrical contacts to which a chip comprising at least two electrical contacts is electrically connectable. The device also includes an electronic switch electrically connecting the first standard electrical contact to an electrical power supply source, and least three electrical repair contacts to which a repair chip identical in construction to the chip is electrically connectable. The first electrical repair contact is electrically connected to the electrical power supply source. The second electrical repair contact is electrically connected to the electronic switch. The third electrical repair contact is electrically connected to the second electrical standard contact.