We felt a bit overwhelmed when the packages arrived, but were amazed at how straightforward the process really was.  After inventorying every piece (yes there are a lot of them!) and separating all the hardware so that we could find each fastener easily, we began assembly.  I read instructions and found the pieces while my husband put it together.  The instructions are very clear and every hole/slot lined up perfectly.  It took about 5 hours to complete, but as long as we followed the instructions, it was trouble free.  The videos are probably helpful, but we didn't need them.  The finished product looks great, the desk is sturdy and very functional.  We considered a lesser expensive desk, but are very glad we opted for the higher quality.