Can't remove hard drive #2

I want to swap out hard drive #2 in my G5 tower, but I can't get the current drive in bay #2 out of the drive bay.
I've got Apple's instructions about replacing the drive, I've scanned the web and can't find help. I've also watched a few videos on youtube, but they're installing a drive into an empty bay. The video I DID find where they had to remove an existing drive conveniently did a cut when the guy was actually pulling the drive out.
I HAVE moved the unlock lever to the correct position. I HAVE unplugged both of the cords. The Apple form says to use a flat head screw to release the latches if the drive is stuck but the picture isn't very clear.
I'm a klutz with my hands and can easily break stuff. Help! I don't want to ruin the drive or my Mac, but I can't get the darned thing out.

Thanks, BDAqua . . .I was wiggling it up and down, sideways . . .I think the main problem was the I just couldn't get a good enough grip 'cause it was wedged in tightly. I decided to do something irrational and use a pair of pliers . . .this is usually the point at which I destroy whatever I'm working on. Surprisingly, that little extra grip was all I needed. The drives are moving about very freely now.
Thanks!

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