# Source: https://learn.adafruit.com/1-8-tft-display/assembling-the-shield.md

# 1.8" TFT Display Breakout and Shield

## Assembling the Shield

![](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/403/medium800/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1738-1024.jpg?1396864765)

The shield comes with all surface mount parts pre-soldered. All that remains is to install the headers!

## Cut the Header Sections
Cut the breakaway header strip into sections to fit the holes on the edge of the shield. You will need 2 sections of 6-pins and 2 sections of 8 pins.  
  
You can use wire-cutters as shown or pliers to snap them apart between pins.![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1741-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/404/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1741-1024.jpg?1396864775)

![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1743-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/405/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1743-1024.jpg?1396864791)

## Insert the Headers into an Arduino
To align the header strips for soldering, insert them (long pins down) into the headers of an Arduino.   
  
**Note that for R3 and later Arduinos, there will be an extra 2 unused pins on the end closest the USB and DC power jacks.** ![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1745-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/407/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1745-1024.jpg?1396864801)

![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1748-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/408/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1748-1024.jpg?1396864812)

## Add the Shield
Place the shield over the header strips so that the short pins stick up through the holes.![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1749-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/409/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1749-1024.jpg?1396864820)

![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1750-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/410/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1750-1024.jpg?1396864835)

![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1751-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/411/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1751-1024.jpg?1396864850)

## And Solder!
Solder each pin to assure good electrical contact.   
  
For tips on soldering see the [Adafruit Guide to Excellent Soldering](http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering "Link: http://learn.adafruit.com/adafruit-guide-excellent-soldering").![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1753-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/412/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1753-1024.jpg?1396864861)

![lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1758-1024.jpg](https://cdn-learn.adafruit.com/assets/assets/000/008/413/medium640/lcds___displays_2013_05_02_IMG_1758-1024.jpg?1396864873)

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