1. Turn your Toshiba M2-40 laptop over.
2. Find the laptop battery release button lock for your Toshiba M2-40 laptop.
3. Now that your Toshiba M2-40 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 Toshiba M2-40 battery is removed, grab your replacement Toshiba M2-40 battery for installation.
6. Insert the battery into the slot. Push the Toshiba M2-40 battery towards the laptop and secure it in place.