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On the bottom of vise is a curved panel held on with two screws. When removed, you will see an flat aluminum piece that holds the plug in position. First I loosened that aluminum “spring” which reduced the noise so then I decided to see what effect it would have if I removed it. The vise will now go into the quick release mode in one half turn and is quiet. However, the vise will not open using the threads, only by pulling it open which has not bothered me at all. In fact, I don’t even remember if it opened by turning before. Of course, I’m still not sure what the purpose of the plug is so please take my modification in that light….it may hold the whole thing together! I should probably ask Lee Valley.