The next few steps require a soldering iron.

Those who are new to soldering may want to check out iFixit's soldering technique guide. How To Solder and Desolder Connections.

Due to the fragile nature of electronic components, it is important to limit the amount of heat transferred from the soldering iron to the motherboard. A simple way to accomplish this is to pull the two wires with gentle continuous tension while the soldering iron heats up the connection.

The microphone is connected to the motherboard by a red and black wire.

Begin by heating up the two solder joints on the motherboard one at a time.

When the solder melts and the wire is free from the motherboard, immediately lift the solder tip off the connection to avoid damage.