1. Turn your HP dv7-1001ea laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv7-1001ea laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv7-1001ea 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 dv7-1001ea battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv7-1001ea battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv7-1001ea battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.