1. Turn your Compaq 715AP laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 715AP laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 715AP 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 715AP battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 715AP battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 715AP battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.