[Guide] Lenovo ThinkPad E580

[dandepeched]

I want to share my Thinkpad configuration that is running smooth with most of the functionality working.

Laptop Specification
Tested on 20KS003AXS model with macOS Mojave (10.14.6)

Not Supported Hardware

• Native Wi-Fi (Intel AC 3165)
• Discrete graphics card (ATI Radeon RX 550)
• Card reader
• Fingerprint sensor
• Microphone 3.5" output (only headphones are working)

Wi-Fi Fix

Native Wi-Fi adapter was replaced with Broadcom BCM94352Z adapter

Known Issues

• Lid close and FN keys stop working after sleep (fixed after reboot)
• Minor glitches for battery status is observed from time to time (empty or red battery icon while 100% charge)
• Handoff is unstable (works from time to time)

Configuration can be downloaded from my GitHub repo

 

[macdonkie]

Does your HDMI port work? I'm running a E480 and not sure how to get it working.

 

[dandepeched]

Does your HDMI port work? I'm running a E480 and not sure how to get it working.

Yes, you can fix this. MacOS considers this is DisplayPort, so you need to set proper port layout via Clover.
This is done in Devices - Properties section.
Try my configuration:
<key>Properties</key>
<dict>
<key>PciRoot(0x0)/Pci(0x2,0x0)</key>
<dict>
<key>AAPL,ig-platform-id</key>
<data>
AAAWWQ==
</data>
<key>device-id</key>
<data>
FlkAAA==
</data>
<key>disable-external-gpu</key>
<data>
AQAAAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-con1-enable</key>
<data>
AQAAAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-con1-pipe</key>
<data>
CgAAAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-con1-type</key>
<data>
AAgAAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-fbmem</key>
<data>
AACQAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-patch-enable</key>
<data>
AQAAAA==
</data>
<key>framebuffer-stolenmem</key>
<data>
AAAwAQ==
</data>
</dict>
</dict>