Installing powerbook HDD into an enclosure

I purchased the Vantec NexStar SX enclosure from Newegg and it's the right interface and size (2.5 IDE) but for some reason my Powerbook HD won't fit into it. There's a weird piece on the board of the enclosure that leaves the back end sticking up. As well, the orange strip has nowhere to go. Unfortunately the enclosure didn't come with a manual and I had to download it from the site, and it seems I'm doing it right. Do I need a new enclosure? Can someone suggest a good one?
A photographic example of my troubles.
http://i749.photobucket.com/albums/xx136/Hyve_mind/Random/Guide.jpg
Message was edited by: Hive Mind

Can't tell from the picture ... is it model NST-285S2 or NST-285U2?
It would make sense that you remove the screws from the side, as they are then used to screw through the outside of the case into the sides of the drive to retain it in the enclosure.
The 2.5" parallel ATA hard drive used in our Powerbooks is an industry standard size. So that's not an issue. Unfortunately, their manual isn't very illustrative or clear, so it's hard to see why you're having an issue. You would need to remove the Apple short orange cable from the hard drive in order to plug it into your Nexstar case. Perhaps that's why it's not fitting?
For portable backup drives, I like(d) to use the clear cases from OWC, however, they are sold out of the Parallel ATA version of the cases! They do have this firewire case: http://eshop.macsales.com/item/Macally/PHR250CC/ . While I haven't personally used it, it should work fine. Plus, it's a firewire connection, so you could use it to boot your Powerbook from, which you cannot do with a USB connection, like the NexStar case.

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