1. Turn your HP DV-1010 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP DV-1010 laptop.
3. Now that your HP DV-1010 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 HP DV-1010 battery is removed, grab your replacement HP DV-1010 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP DV-1010 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.