1. Turn your HP X18-1012 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP X18-1012 laptop.
3. Now that your HP X18-1012 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 X18-1012 battery is removed, grab your replacement HP X18-1012 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP X18-1012 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.