1. Turn your HP DV2821tx laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP DV2821tx laptop.
3. Now that your HP DV2821tx 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 DV2821tx battery is removed, grab your replacement HP DV2821tx battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP DV2821tx battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.