An apparatus for aligning a substantially co-linear array of optical devices with a substantially co-linear array of optical fibers comprising; a carrier having a slot for receiving the array of devices and the array of optical fibers; a first support plate having a first holder for holding the array of devices in place with respect to the first support plate, and electrical connections for electrically connecting to selected ones of the devices in the array of devices; a second support plate having a second holder for holding the array of fibers in rough alignment with the array of devices; and a positioner for positioning the carrier with respect to the first holder and the second holder so that when the holders are activated, the array of devices and the array of fibers are held in approximate alignment without the presence of the carrier.