The first thing to do is inspect the PCB for shorted or open tracks or other
damage. When you are satisfied that all is well, then you can proceed.
Start with the flattest parts first, which is the wire link near the parallel port
connector. After that you can start placing the resistors. Hold each resistor body
by the thumb and forefinger and use your other hand to loosely bend both of the
leads over at right angles at the same time. Try not to make the bends too sharp,
and you will find that they slide straight into the mounting holes on the board... Kit 81. Simple PICmicro® Programmer / Experimenter