1. Turn your HP XE3B laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP XE3B laptop.
3. Now that your HP XE3B 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 XE3B battery is removed, grab your replacement HP XE3B battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP XE3B battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.