I checked out the desk, parts, and instructions before starting, and everything was packed well and organized. The only issue I had was with the instructions-they only had pictures and no written steps. You really have to carefully match up the parts, and sometimes even hold the desk sections to figure out which way they go. You don’t need a battery-operated driver; a regular screwdriver works just fine. It took me about 3.5 hours to assemble, but I’m 60 years old, so it might take others less time.