Comments on: HackBook Running Mac OS X 10.5.6

By: Joshua

Joshua — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 04:08:48 +0000

Thanks! I did that and I am going to pick up some thermal paste tomorrow. Thanks for your help!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:56:23 +0000

This one might help.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:43:32 +0000

It has been getting so hot it shuts off. Do you know of any kexts that might have anything to do with this. I remember there were a couple that had to do with the cooling down the temperature, but I didn’t look into them. Would any of those help?

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:37:52 +0000

The reason it jumps is because the processor has a heavier load and more processing = more energy = more heat. Regardless, 190 degrees is quite high (my processor idles at about 118). Try reapplying the thermal paste to your processor and it should bring the temperature down substantially.

By: Joshua

Joshua — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 03:24:09 +0000

Hey Thomas, I have a question. I am running 10.5.6 and I do a LOT of iMovie work. I just started noticing that when I export it raises my CPU temp 20 degrees! When I hit cancel it drops down! I have no idea but the last time I checked it was at 190 degrees F! Thanks for your help!

By: Neal

Neal — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 23:02:44 +0000

Have finally updated to 10.5.6, but think the dell 1525 update pick is no longer on mediafire, would anybody have this as am having trouble getting the keyboard on my laptop to work. Everything else I have got to work but the keyboard….currently got a usb one plugged in.

Thanks
Neal

By: Thomas

Thomas — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:59:00 +0000

Assuming that you meant Chameleon (instead of grub), this is ok because both Chameleon and the Vista/7 Bootloader are installed. If you don’t like seeing the Chameleon Bootloader then try setting the timeout to 0 in com.apple.boot.plist and it should automatically load OS X after selecting it from the 7 bootloader.

By: B Unit

B Unit — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:16:51 +0000

Hey Thomas, I have the 1525 running. I have installed Win7 and OSX 10.5.6 using the last XxX release. I installed Win7 first, then OSX. I then repaired Win7, and attempted to add Mac OSX to the Vista bootloader. I am able to add it to the list, but when I select OSX it stops at the grub> prompt. Am I forgetting a last step somewhere?

Thanks,
B

By: Thomas

Thomas — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:49:19 +0000

That is correct. It’ probably best to install Windows 7, then Leopard, and then SL.

By: B Unit

B Unit — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:31:42 +0000

I replaced the LCD on it today :) just waiting for the new HD delivered on Monday. Its a 160 gig so I’m thinking 100GB to win7 and the rest for OS X…I wish I had the model with the camera/mic -_-

I’ll need to install Leopard before installing Snow Leopard, right?

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:36:19 +0000

When you get the laptop up and running, check out this guide to install Snow Leopard. Also, stay tuned for a Windows 7/Snow Leopard dual boot guide in the coming weeks.

By: B Unit

B Unit — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:01:30 +0000

Thanks for all this info. I just picked up a Insp 1525 with a cracked LCD for cheap from a friend. Once I replace the screen I’m setting up a dual boot win7/mac os x. Can’t wait!!

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 19:43:51 +0000

Now that you are on 10.5.5 and its working good, once again try the 10.5.7 combo update and see how it works for you. Once again, remember to backup first.

By: Neal

Neal — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 19:34:09 +0000

Files you will need:
1. Universal OSx86 Installer as found at http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=149&Itemid=48
2. DSDT Patcher GUI as found at http://pcwizcomputer.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=150&Itemid=48
3. Dell Post Installer as found at http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?showtopic=97966 (scroll to the bottom of the first post to get the latest version)
4. Kext update package as found at http://www.mediafire.com/?sharekey=7f84da0b0520e9bfd2db6fb9a8902bda (original link posted by Chris so all credit goes out to him)

Instructions to update from 10.5.5 to 10.5.6:
1. Open Universal OSx86 Installer
2. Select â€šÃ„Ãºapply kext packageâ€šÃ„Ã¹
3. Select â€šÃ„ÃºInstall PC_EFI v9 Chameleon Edition 1.0.12â€šÃ„â‰¥
4. Click Install
5. Open DSDTPatcherGUI
6. Select â€šÃ„ÃºDarwin/Mac OS Xâ€šÃ„Ã¹
7. Select Run
8. Reboot Computer
9. Install 10.5.6 Delta Update
10. Click restart but then plug in keyboard/mouse while rebooting
11. Log in as usual
12. Open â€šÃ„ÃºDell_1525-10.5.6_Update_Packâ€šÃ„Ã¹ folder
13. Install all files except ApplePS2Trackpad (pointless install unless you use the scrolling
14. Run Dell Laptop Post Installer
15. Install Sigmatel 9228 fix and SD Card Reader
16. Repair Permissions
17. Restart computer and remove usb keyboard/mouse

Thomas – I am upto 10.5.5 with a little bit of playiing (still no joy on the question mark the back slash works but not question mark)

Can you point me in the direction of the Delta update, I have downloaded one but it doesnt appear to work when I follow the instruction above, had to step back to 10.5.5. It won’t boot, goes through chameleon, gives me the apple and then its goes bacl and dies.

Any ideas – sorry to be a pain

By: Thomas

Thomas — Thu, 07 May 2009 12:56:34 +0000

10.5.7 is rumored to be released in the very near future so it could very well be Friday. When it is released though, we will be putting up an updated guide on installing 10.5.7 (much like the original tutorial only updated)