1. Turn your HP dv6-1180es laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv6-1180es laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv6-1180es 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 dv6-1180es battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv6-1180es battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv6-1180es battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.