1. Turn your Compaq 710EA laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 710EA laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 710EA 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 710EA battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 710EA battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 710EA battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.