Assembly was straightforward.  I ordered 4 of these with the matching return.  Instructions say to not use a power drill.  After 4 Assemblies with return my hand was pretty sore.  But overall the desks are decent.  The quality is not 5 star.  There were some obvious manufacturing imperfections that looked like QC dept took whiteout to repair.  Not noticeable unless you're the one assembling the desk and looking at them closely.  Once together your eyes really don't pick up on those imperfections.