I got it back alive, but the bad news is that my Limited-Edition-Pokemon-Clear-Red-2DS got portion cut out from the opaque side of it, with little damage to a clear side.
I only needed to unbrick, not install a port, as I didn't want to destroy the unit casing.
Despite the ups and downs, I thank you for returning my unit.
It's been a long 8 months for all of us, and I can finally move on.
Peace out