1. Turn your HP DV2118LA laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP DV2118LA laptop.
3. Now that your HP DV2118LA 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 DV2118LA battery is removed, grab your replacement HP DV2118LA battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP DV2118LA battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.