1. Turn your HP dv9890ef laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv9890ef laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv9890ef 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 dv9890ef battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv9890ef battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv9890ef battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.