1. Turn your HP dv6-1140ec laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv6-1140ec laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv6-1140ec 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 dv6-1140ec battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv6-1140ec battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv6-1140ec battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.