Part 4/9:
Upon receiving the first shipment, which contained the housing, it became evident that while the part looked visually acceptable, it was not an original Apple component. Issues such as the absence of gold-plated contacts for Face ID, crooked features, and poorly affixed interior elements hinted at the challenges of sourcing inexpensive yet reliable parts.
The logic board arrived next, packed securely, and presented in commendable condition—although it featured warranty stickers indicating prior use. Each incoming package contributed to an assembly puzzle, with minor discrepancies in parts requiring careful measurement and sorting.