1. Turn your Compaq 711TC laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 711TC laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 711TC 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 711TC battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 711TC battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 711TC battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.