arduino uno shipped with misaligned headers

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arduino uno shipped with misaligned headers

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just received my first arduino. it's an uno. i'm noticing issues with 2 of the factory installed headers and wonder if these qualify for a replacement board (pictures attached):

(1) the 6 pin ANALOG IN header was not positioned properly before soldering. pin A0 was not fully inserted prior to soldering and has approx 1.4 mm exposed above the board, leaving the header installed with a longitudinal slope of approx 6* from pin A5 to pin A0 as shown here:
6 pin ANALOG IN header
6 pin ANALOG IN header
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6 pin ANALOG IN header
6 pin ANALOG IN header
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(2) 7 pin DIGITAL header has a latitudinal slant as shown here:
7 pin DIGITAL header
7 pin DIGITAL header
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while the electrical connections are probably functional, i am concerned of damage to pins when interfaced with the data logging shield i purchased at the same time (or any other shield for that matter). i have a project deadline and this situation is an unexpected complication. please advise asap.

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Re: arduino uno shipped with misaligned headers

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also just noticed missing solder at a jumper contact:
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Re: arduino uno shipped with misaligned headers

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While none of that will ever cause you a problem please email [email protected] with a link to this thread and they will resolve the issue for you.

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Re: arduino uno shipped with misaligned headers

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franklin97355 wrote:While none of that will ever cause you a problem please email [email protected] with a link to this thread and they will resolve the issue for you.
email sent. thank you for the response.

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