1. Turn your HP dv5170us laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP dv5170us laptop.
3. Now that your HP dv5170us 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 dv5170us battery is removed, grab your replacement HP dv5170us battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP dv5170us battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.