1. Turn your Sony VGN-CR490EBN laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Sony VGN-CR490EBN laptop.
3. Now that your Sony VGN-CR490EBN 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-CR490EBN battery is removed, grab your replacement Sony VGN-CR490EBN battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Sony VGN-CR490EBN battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.