Try resetting the Power Manager. The "X" through the battery means it doesn't "see" the battery. Gary Fran wrote: > Hi again, > > Ok, so, I'm all happy with my new 800MHz iBook that Apple so graciously > sent me after the 600MHz iBook fiasco. I have a question, though...what > does it mean when the 'battery indicator' shows an X in it? I have only > used this iBook while it's been plugged into a surge protector. Never > have used the battery. Last night I noticed that the power adapter light > had changed to amber for no apparent reason. Now this morning there is > this X in the battery icon....what does it all mean? > > Thanks, > Fran