Glad it worked. I know that's a traumatic thing! I would think 10 hours (which is what BTI says on their replacement batteries). I really don't know. I think I read something on Apple's site about Powerbook batteries taking 2 hours to recharge inside the system. Gary Fran wrote: > > On Saturday, June 28, 2003, at 09:09 AM, Fran wrote: > >> Thank you! I'll do it right now and report back... > > > The first time I did it there was no change...So, I shutdown again, > removed the battery, counted to 10 then replaced it. Did the reset and > started up again. Now I've got a reading of 0% and the power adapter > light is amber...about how long should it take to fully charge, ya think? > BTW: Thanks! > > Fran