1. Turn your Gateway NV-53 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Gateway NV-53 laptop.
3. Now that your Gateway NV-53 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 NV-53 battery is removed, grab your replacement Gateway NV-53 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Gateway NV-53 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.