tricks for removing cooktop

[funkill]

I am wanting to replace the laminate of my countertop but am afraid I'm going to mess something up.... are there any tricks for removing the edging?

And I can't figure out how to remove the stovetop! When I removed the lid and part that the grates fit on, I noticed some small fasteners along the edge of the *surrround* (i.e the piece under the burners with a lip that extends onto the lamiate). I hate to experiment by removing those little screws - only to find that the unaccessible nuts have dropped out of place an now I'm sk-a-rewed!

Thanks for any suggestions!

Laura