Removing a DVI to VGA adapter

Please, how do I remove the DVI to VGA adapter from my Mac Mini?

Thank you, Mark,
Please note, this is a Mac Mini computer.
I have turned the screws on each side of the adapter counterclockwise until they are quite loose. But, the adaptor does not budge.
There are two finger buttons on the plastic sleeve of the adaptor, one on each side of the adaptor, but squeezing them while pulling on the adaptor does not seem to make any difference.
I called AppleCare, he said to loosen the screws on the side of the plug, then pull on the cord while gentlly jiggling the adaptor until it loosened and slid off. I'm assuming he meant the finger screws on the side of the plug on the lead in wire to the display because he did say to "pull gently on the cord" which wouldn't be there if I removed the plug.
This did not work either.
I've looked at the schematic for the adapter on the Mac Mini help. I'm reasonable sure this is the adaptor but the picture does not show the plugin face of the adaptor.
To make sure: this adaptor has the two turn screws shown on the adaptor. It has the two finger spots shown on the adaptor. The face of the adaptor where the plug is to be inserted shows the two turn screws with a 5/8 " or so plug in area between them.
Is this the way it should look?

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