Is it safe to take apart a laptop?

While the li-ion cells in your laptop are probably not something you want on fire, in many cases you can carefully disassemble the cells and salvage them, DO NOT OPEN INDIVIDUAL CELLS, SET THEM ON FIRE, OR INGEST THEM.

How do I take the back off my laptop?

How to Remove the Back of a Laptop
  1. Power down the laptop and disconnect the power cable and any peripheral connections. Video of the Day.
  2. Close the laptop lid and carefully place the laptop face down on a flat surface.
  3. Locate holding screws around the perimeter of the back of the laptop. …
  4. Lift off the back of the laptop.

Is it easy to take apart a laptop?