This article comprises the Read Me for Battery Reset version 2.0. This software was released by Apple on 02 November 1999 and is available for downloading from the Apple Software Updates Web site. Use the following URL to access the download directly:

http://asu.info.apple.com/swupdates.nsf/artnum/n11542

Description
Battery Reset 2.0 addresses a situation that may occur with some PowerBook G3 Series and iBook computers in which the battery, while in the system, doesn't show up in the Control Strip, or a red X appears over the battery icon in the menu bar.

Requires

• A PowerBook G3 Series (family number M4753 or M5343) or iBook (family number M2453) computer. The family number is located on the label on the bottom of the computer.
• Mac OS 8.1 or later installed

• A PowerBook G3 Series (family number M4753 or M5343) or iBook (family number M2453) computer. The family number is located on the label on the bottom of the computer.
• Mac OS 8.1 or later installed

1. Double-click the Install Battery Reset 2.0 icon to install the necessary software.
2. Restart the computer.

• After you restart with the Battery Updater extension installed on a PowerBook G3 Series computer, some system settings (such as time zone, key repeat rate, and alert sound) will be reset. If you have customized these settings, you need to open the appropriate control panel and reset them after completing the reset operation.
• After installing the extension on a PowerBook G3 Series computer, your AppleTalk Ethernet connections may be disrupted. If this happens, open the AppleTalk control panel, choose Modem/Printer Port from the "Connect via" pop-up menu, then switch back to Ethernet and close the control panel.

1. Make sure the PowerBook is plugged into a working AC power outlet.
2. Insert the battery in either expansion bay, if it isn't already inserted. The Battery Reset application opens automatically on restart. You are given a choice of resetting just the left battery, just the right battery, or both batteries (if two batteries are inserted).
3. Make a selection and click the OK button. You are asked to confirm that AC power is connected and that you want to proceed with battery reset.
4. Click the Reset button to repair the battery.
5. After the battery has been reset, eject the battery and reinsert it to begin charging.
6. The battery is charging normally if a lightning bolt appears on the battery icon in the menu bar or Control Strip while the system is plugged into an AC power outlet. If the battery does not begin charging within a minute or two, remove the other battery (if there is one) and wait another minute. If the battery still does not begin charging, run the application a second time.