1. Turn your Compaq 701LA laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 701LA laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 701LA 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 701LA battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 701LA battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 701LA battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.