1. Turn your Compaq 712LA laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 712LA laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 712LA 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 712LA battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 712LA battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 712LA battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.