If you go to RadioShack, they have several books about basic electronics work, etc. Soldering is not that hard - just get an iron, solder and some wire and practise a little bit before you do anything that you will use on your computer, etc. Once you try it, you will find that it is not that complicated - just make sure you are careful with a HOT soldering iron - it doesn't take long to make burn marks or melt something (not that I would know from experience or anything!! - LOL)