An electrical connector assembly includes an electrical connector with an insulative housing and a pick-up cap assembled to the electrical connector. The insulative housing defines a substantially rectangular cavity in middle thereof and a number of contacts received in the cavity. The pick-up cap includes a main portion with a planar top surface and a plurality of spring arms extending from opposite edges of the main portion for engaging with the electrical connector. Each spring arm has a locking portion for engaging with the main portion if excessive deformation of the spring arm is encountered.