The hardest part was getting it out from under the hinges as I didn’t want to remove any of the hardware. The case was really dry and I was afraid removing any hardware would crack it. I put it in the strap vices to keep all the case tight until I can reglue. It wanted to warp once the fabric was off and it was drying. The stink comes from the animal parts glue they used to stick on the fabric and moulds growing in it. I am going to use black rust paint on the tray after giving it a bit of sanding. Mine has one broken hinge that needs replacing but I am not attempting that yet.