1. Turn your Compaq 2523AH laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 2523AH laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 2523AH laptop battery is unlocked, find the battery release button down.
4. Holding the laptop battery release button, gently pull your battery away from the laptop.
5. Now that your Compaq 2523AH battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 2523AH battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 2523AH battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.