Ease of taking apart a 2nd generation iPod touch?

I'd venture to say that it is a bit more difficult than the first generation because the first generation's front panel extends partway down the edge of the iPod. On the second generation, the front panel sits flush in a pocket machined into the rear case. The tolerances between the rear case and the front panel are very tight due to a fragile rubber strip around its perimeter to seal the inside from debris. To get the front panel off you have to carefully pry between this strip and the outer case, and the strip is easily damaged during this process. You must also take care not to accidentally pry against the display, as it is extremely fragile. My advice: take your time! work as slowly as possible and buy a bunch of spare iPod opening tools. Once you're inside, it's a pretty easy device to disassemble.