1. Turn your HP DV2999et laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP DV2999et laptop.
3. Now that your HP DV2999et 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 DV2999et battery is removed, grab your replacement HP DV2999et battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP DV2999et battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.