1. Turn your HP HDX18-1017 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP HDX18-1017 laptop.
3. Now that your HP HDX18-1017 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 HDX18-1017 battery is removed, grab your replacement HP HDX18-1017 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP HDX18-1017 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.