1. Turn your Compaq 2549AH laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 2549AH laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 2549AH 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 2549AH battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 2549AH battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 2549AH battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.