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IC Sockets

Figure 3 - IC Socket Placement

Next, insert the three IC Sockets into their respective holes on the top of the circuit board.  Make sure that the notch is oriented in the correct direction as indicated in figure 1 and on the plating of the board.

Cover the component side of the circuit board with the non-slip matting, invert the board and put it down onto your work surface where you are going to solder it.  The matting keeps the components from slipping out when you turn the circuit board over as well as stopping the board from sliding round when soldering it.

Solder all the legs to their respective pads, and then trim off the excess legs that are sticking up.  Inspect all the legs very carefully as it is very easy to miss soldering one!