The desk was easy to assemble, but unfortunately when I flipped it over, I saw that the screws (which were not over tightened) had gone through the top of the desk. I am positive that the correct screws were used and were not over tightened during assembly. In order to keep the screws from coming through the top, I had to completely loosen the top. I've included a photo of how loose the screws need to be in order to prevent the breaking. When assembled this loosely, the entire top is loose and comes off of the braces if you pull up on it.
Rating: [5 of 5 Stars!]