Orion Throttle - Can the physical centre detent on A3 & A4 sliders be removed?

[Dogmanbird]

Hi.

Has anyone had a v1 or v2 of the throttle open? I'm hoping it is a ball bearing/spring detent arrangement on A3 and A4  rather than it built into the pot.

I'd like to remove the spring and ball bearing if it is.

Thank you.