Systems and methods are disclosed for a mechanical clip lock that may include a rigid substrate; a clip lock pin extending vertically from a surface of the rigid substrate; a semi-rigid arm having a first end coupled to the rigid substrate, the semi-rigid arm extending orthogonally from the rigid substrate; a clip lock socket disposed at a second end of the semi-rigid arm opposite the first end, the clip lock socket configured to releasably engage the clip lock pin; and a plurality of clipping pegs extending vertically from the surface of the rigid substrate, each of the plurality of clipping pegs disposed on an exterior portion of the clip lock pin, the plurality of clipping pegs configured to apply a compression force on a device when the clip lock socket and clip lock pin are releasably engaged, the compression force removably coupling the device to a printed circuit board.