Thanks for not describing how to actually get the headband off. No amount of prying or pulling has worked.

"Gently pry on the left side of the UMD door to remove it." This doesn't really help.

It doesn't describe where to pry it or what direction to pry it in. Might as well just say "just fix it," because this is a complete gamble on whether or not you break the hinge. If you already have knowledge on which direction is best to pop it out, why wouldn't you specify it?