Yeah thats exactly how the front and rear screens were put in. Took two of us though. Not an easy job.
Your talking to the original second set of hands here with regards to mini rebuilding, not mechanical minded at all but I do a mean “hold this and press this” when need be.
Mini as it was. As it is. As it always will be. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, it's up to you to decide if it counts!