1. Turn your HP zt3017AP laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your HP zt3017AP laptop.
3. Now that your HP zt3017AP 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 zt3017AP battery is removed, grab your replacement HP zt3017AP battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the HP zt3017AP battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.