Cut the strip to length if necessary. It will be easier to solder if you insert it into a breadboard - long pins down

Place the breakout board over the pins so that the short pins poke through the breakout pads

Be sure to solder all pins for reliable electrical contact.

(For tips on soldering, be sure to check out our Guide to Excellent Soldering).

Check your solder joints visually and continue onto the next steps

Connect the LCD. Very carefully slide the ears out, insert the cable with the gold contacts facing up, then slide the ears back in.

You're done! Continue on to the next steps.