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