Ensure that the backpack pins are straight and fit in the LCD module, then solder in the first pin while keeping the backpack in the same plane with the LCD. Once you have finished the soldering work ...

[Kaushlesh Chandel] prototyped a few projects on his Arduino that use an HD44780 Character LCD. Wanting to keep these projects in one piece, but not sacrifice his Arduino board, so he etched his ow… ...