It's finished with gunmetal paint over the natural metal, and this finish can chip off with use.

One such screw has been glued over to discourage removal. In fact Elgato explicitly warns against opening the case. If you should dare to open the case, you may find a message adhered to the inside of the top half that reads:

'Welcome! We've been expecting you.

This Elgato Thunderbolt SSD was carefully engineered and tested for reliability and performance. Do not replace the factory-installed SSD.

Peak power consumption of the SSD may not exceed 3.5W