1. Turn your Sony PCG-F420 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Sony PCG-F420 laptop.
3. Now that your Sony PCG-F420 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 Sony PCG-F420 battery is removed, grab your replacement Sony PCG-F420 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Sony PCG-F420 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.