Abstract: A front loading facility for continuously charging rechargeable batteries in headphones or other device, comprises an enclosure containing a slidable drawer in which rests the device to be charged. The device to be charged has contacts which bear against spring contacts when the drawer is closed, but a spring ejects the drawer upon energizing of a solenoid of actuated latch. A voltage and current regulated power supply continuously charges the batteries through a light emitting diode, which has a secondary function of preventing inadvertent battery discharge.