Technically, you are correct. But those screws are holding a bracket-like piece for the lightning connecter to screw into- which if you think about it, it wouldn't be considered apart of the lightning port (or at least that's what i think). Not trying to start an argument, as this comment is old, but yeah.

You will need a long screwdriver

I actually accidentailly did touch the capacitor - It did indeed hurt. Don't do it!