Yes, i had to dremmel the whole thing =] (and it wasn't really that bad, cuts quick!)

Okay, as for the ground issue... i'm clueless. If anyone who's an electrical nut could clear that up, i'd much appreciate not getting shocked. But at the moment... i can't see a need for it.The plugs in this ancient apartment don't have grounds as it is, so i'm forced to use adaptors from 2 to 3 prong for the plugs. Nice eh?