1. Turn your HP DV6980el laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP DV6980el laptop.
3. Now that your HP DV6980el 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 DV6980el battery is removed, grab your replacement HP DV6980el battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP DV6980el battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.