Contribute
Register

Inspiron 1720

Status
Not open for further replies.
Joined
Jan 10, 2011
Messages
11
Motherboard
Inspiron 1720
CPU
Core 2 Duo T7700
Graphics
NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GT
Mac
  1. 0
Classic Mac
  1. 0
Mobile Phone
  1. iOS
Hi everyone,

Managed to install ML on my Inspiron 1720 (Core 2 Duo T7700, NVIDIA Geforce 8600 GT).

Although the install itself is not perfect, errors shown etc. it actually works.
Problem is, that is doesn't recognizes internal HDD, only installs on a USB drive.

Replaced several kexts: AppleACPIPlatform, AppleACPIPS2Nub, IOPCIFamily,
both on the installer, as well as on the finished install.

Used NVEnabler for Graphics, which is okay, but not yet perfect.

Had to delete: IO80211Family on both, as well, because it won´t boot with it, gets stuck somewhere.

Almost everything works well!

Even LAN (Broadcom 440x) and WLAN (Dell Wireless 1490), but here is the thing:
All Networks are being recognized, but it doesn't connect!

Has anyone an idea about this system?
What could be the problem of the internal HDD not working and Network problems?
Thanks in advance!!!

PS: If anyone needs the used kexts, I can post them later :)
Just let me know!
 
Are you replacing the IO80211Family kext with an alternative version?

The Lion guide is here for reference

http://legacy.tonymacx86.com/viewtopic.php?t=26283

Do you need to use NVEnabler? The DSDT provided in the above mentioned thread worked fine for me.

I'd imagine you would need to replace the kexts mentioned here, there is a good chance what is incompatible is probable still incompatible in ML.

A quote from that thread

If you want ethernet, unzip AppleBCM440XEthernet.kext.zip and add to S/L/E on Lion

and

EDIT: Attached IO80211Family.kext from 10.6.7, try this if your Wifi doesn't work and it's one from a Mac or same broadcom chipset.



I'll be looking into this in the next few weeks and will let you know if I find anything myself.


EDIT: Oh crap. So sorry for necro-ing. Please feel free to delete.
 
Status
Not open for further replies.
Back
Top