CD Jewel Case Security Tape Solution
Since I like full CD resolution music (or better), I buy CDs from Amazon. Some of them still come in Jewel cases with security tape holding together the top of the case (as you look at it when reading the cover). It's always been a bitch to get that tape off, until now. I did a Google search, and found this forum post. Thank you, depecher! Works like a charm. A nearly impossible task, guaranteed to elicit much swearing, is now easy as pie.
Have you ever tried to take the jewel case lid off from the bottom? This makes the tape pull apart so that all you have to do is pull it off. Turn the cd over to the back. Go against the spine at the bottom and pull up the hinge. There is a notch at the bottom to put your thumb on and you push against it upwards. It will open upwards. The tape will then be on both parts but all you have to do is pull the top of the cd down to remove the tape. I hope I've explained this so that it makes sense.
A fingernail disconnects the bottom hinge
Then you can flip it open