Hi,
I've PM'd rather than post in reply as the Moderator is getting a bit heavy! I thought rooting was beyond me too until I found this guide. Installing Custom ROMs - VillainROM Wiki
It's step by step, one button press at a time. It worked for me, when it gets to the downgrading bit I had a little bit of a head scratcher but it only took about an hour.
I've PM'd rather than post in reply as the Moderator is getting a bit heavy! I thought rooting was beyond me too until I found this guide. Installing Custom ROMs - VillainROM Wiki
It's step by step, one button press at a time. It worked for me, when it gets to the downgrading bit I had a little bit of a head scratcher but it only took about an hour.