I think I paid about $15 for my black modules...so, given the cost of this hobby, other than the curiosity factor, why go down this modify route and risk potential problems?
In answer to the question why do it, by all means if this makes you uncomfortable, I suggest you just pass this thread by. 
John,
How did you get the module itself apart?
Doug
I start at one end and tap a small screwdriver in each side, then move to the other side. The object of the exercise is to break the glue bond on one side and then you can open it up. Start with the connector facing you and use a small flat blade screwdriver on each side. Then work from the opposite end the same way.
You'll sometimes put a couple of chips in the side of the module, but I've done half a dozen, and I haven't killed any of them yet. 
Now I have some modules to play with storing configurations.
I used a small saw for structure building small miter box saw or track cutting saw. Saw a little on both sides and the module comes apart cleanly. I did start at the rounded top end until the saw went flat.
