1. Turn your Compaq 717RS laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Compaq 717RS laptop.
3. Now that your Compaq 717RS 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 717RS battery is removed, grab your replacement Compaq 717RS battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Compaq 717RS battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.