1. Turn your HP ZD8251ea laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP ZD8251ea laptop.
3. Now that your HP ZD8251ea 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 ZD8251ea battery is removed, grab your replacement HP ZD8251ea battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP ZD8251ea battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.