1. Turn your Sony VGN-BX296XP laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Sony VGN-BX296XP laptop.
3. Now that your Sony VGN-BX296XP 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 VGN-BX296XP battery is removed, grab your replacement Sony VGN-BX296XP battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Sony VGN-BX296XP battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.