Instructions for removing an old battery in my HP ENVY 17ae1

[Davepast]

I have a new battery for my ENVY 17ae1 laptop.  I cannot figure out how to get the bottom off to remove the old battery.  I have removed 4 small screws but that didn't do it.  What more must be done to open the case?

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Below is the link to the service manual:

HP ENVY 17m Laptop PCHP ENVY 17 Laptop PC Maintenance and Service GuideIMPORTANT! This document is i...

Chapter 5, pages 26 & 27 has the procedure to remove the base enclosure.

There are a few screws hidden underneath the one rubber foot strip and you have to remove the DVD drive if you have not done so already.

[Davepast]

Paul,  Thanks so much for your reply and service manual link.  I suspected there were more screws below the rubber pads.  Unfortunately, at the moment my machine will not download the manual claiming it's "unsafe."  That's my next problem to solve.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

I have zipped up and attached the service manual below.

Since zip files are normally safe and there's only a pdf file inside, hopefully you will be able to download and unzip the manual.

[Davepast]

Hi Paul,  Thanks very much for your help.  With your help I have successfully installed a new battery and my

ENVY 17 is working fine.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

Cheers,

Paul