As mentioned in a previous review, these cases simply cannot be taken apart. To clarify, the tray where you would put a CD will crack (best case scenario) or completely shatter (more likely) the very first time you try to open the case. I tried opening many - each one was damaged regardless of how quickly or carefully I tried. I even spent five minutes on one - being as careful and slow as humanly possible and it still cracked in multiple locations.Unless you just want a case that you will never open or you don't care if your CD cases are cracked and damaged, I would wholeheartedly recommend you NOT by this product. In fact, I have to say shame on Maxell for putting such an inherently defective product on the market.