This is true. Plus, I assume that with 7 or 8 ports connected (and only 3 or 4 with packets being sent on them), I can't imagine there would be much stress on it.

Unfortunately, I can't imagine how to get the cover off! There aren't any screws on the back, and the ones on the bottom don't seem to be connected through the case, but they might be. I'm able to remove a back plate, and see inside, but I can't see what's what.