1. Turn your HP dv5-1235dx laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv5-1235dx laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv5-1235dx 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 dv5-1235dx battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv5-1235dx battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv5-1235dx battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.