1. Turn your Gateway P-6861j laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Gateway P-6861j laptop.
3. Now that your Gateway P-6861j 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 P-6861j battery is removed, grab your replacement Gateway P-6861j battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Gateway P-6861j battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.