Is the pad stuck to the drive or the board? A picture might help. Anyway, an adhesive pad should not be like a permanent glue. Removing it may cause it to be less sticky but it should not damage anything. Obviously if pulling on the pad causes significant flexing and it won't release then stop. Warming with a hair dryer might help in that case.
A bus station is where a bus stops. A train station is where a train stops. On my desk, I have a work station…