Hey Frost,
I took a couple photos to try and help out. I wasn't totally sure what you were referring to for a couple things so I just tried to duplicate your photos as much as I could.
Quoted from Isochronic_Frost:black tape the secured the plastic. Is that normal?
Yeah, it looks as though I have the same stuff my targets as well. As far as your point about screws and various parts seeming patchwork, I've definitely noticed that in my machine. Several areas where the screws that were used were clearly just whatever someone had on hand.
Also, I wasn't sure which cable you meant for the display. Mine has several pinned connectors and a ribbon cable. See attached.
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