1. Turn your Gateway ID49C laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Gateway ID49C laptop.
3. Now that your Gateway ID49C 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 Gateway ID49C battery is removed, grab your replacement Gateway ID49C battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Gateway ID49C battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.