On Sep 11, 2006, at 11:08 AM, joe wrote: > > On Sep 11, 2006, at 9:38 AM, Larry Kollar wrote: > >> I have a new battery arriving today or tomorrow. Do I need to shut >> down my iBook while replacing it, or can I just put it to sleep >> (give it anesthesia)? > > Can't you just plug in the ac-adapter? > > If so, then you can swap batteries and take your sweet time doing it. > > Joe > __________________ But yes, if you're quick about it--meaning, have the new battery ready to drop in. Unscrew and pop out the old one and pop in the new one. Don't take more than a minute and the PB will wake up from sleep all bright-eyed. -don