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by GrifterGuru
Wed Jul 10, 2019 3:25 am
Forum: OS-X Questions
Topic: Easiest ThinkPads to Hackintosh
Replies: 6
Views: 37366

Re: Easiest ThinkPads to Hackintosh

I run Mojave on T420, T430 and X220

I used the "patcher" tool from DOSDude.
by GrifterGuru
Mon Jul 01, 2019 4:15 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Puzzling wifi login
Replies: 7
Views: 8272

Re: Puzzling wifi login

Not vcherry picking, nor looking for problems, jusyt me experience with microshaft 10 spyware
by GrifterGuru
Fri Jun 28, 2019 5:42 am
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Puzzling wifi login
Replies: 7
Views: 8272

Re: Puzzling wifi login

I don't "feel good about it", I just have very little trust in the platform.

Every experience I have had with WX has been negative due to non-stop issues of one form or another, more specifically incompatability, security, driver and crashing issues...
by GrifterGuru
Wed Jun 26, 2019 12:21 pm
Forum: GENERAL ThinkPad News/Comments & Questions
Topic: Puzzling wifi login
Replies: 7
Views: 8272

Re: Puzzling wifi login

Well, that is just 1 more example of why Win10 SPYware is NOT on any of my machines.
by GrifterGuru
Sat Jun 22, 2019 6:33 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T430 new to Cormor99
Replies: 7
Views: 5508

Re: T430 new to Cormor99

Somewhat strangely for me, I have actually combined all my OS's on to one SSD.

System seems to have perked up a bit and I now have two spare areas for SSD's (mSata and Ultrabay).
by GrifterGuru
Thu Jun 06, 2019 4:14 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T430 new to Cormor99
Replies: 7
Views: 5508

Re: T430 new to Cormor99

T430 is also capable of running MacOS. I have High Sierra AND Mojave running on mine without any problems. Have a look at buying an "Ultrabay" adapter to add a second HDD and also see about possibly buying an mSata for the spare slot underneath where the ram stick is (There is another ram slot under...
by GrifterGuru
Mon May 13, 2019 10:41 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: Last models with magnesium skeleton
Replies: 5
Views: 4067

Re: Last models with magnesium skeleton

T430 is a magnesium "Plate" type chassis inside the main body of the machine.
by GrifterGuru
Sat May 11, 2019 5:16 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: New Guy with T430
Replies: 3
Views: 1993

Re: New Guy with T430

Personally, I have done little with my T430 other than install 16GB RAM, have the wifi whitelist removed from the BIOS and installed my own choice of WiFi card as I run MacOS (vanilla installs of High Sierra and Mojave). I did acquire an i7 CPU, though I'm not sure if or when I will install that giv...
by GrifterGuru
Mon Apr 22, 2019 5:03 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

By way of a small update, I have recently found a methodology that allows the install of a fairly vanilla version of Mojave on the T420 & T430, however, the process involves a unique EFI folder & file system that is currently NOT available. I will, in due course, re-test the installation process and...
by GrifterGuru
Tue Apr 09, 2019 3:14 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: A T420 with macOS High Sierra
Replies: 8
Views: 10334

Re: A T420 with macOS High Sierra

Are you getting/did you resolve the graphics glitching?
by GrifterGuru
Tue Apr 09, 2019 12:45 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

Ok one quick, possibly daft, question.... Have you tried booting the system from the USB stick up to the Clover boot loader, then into Mojave? If it will boot using the USB stick EFI, then the problem is the HDD EFI. IF it does not, it is a problem with the install. I have, on occasion, got around a...
by GrifterGuru
Mon Apr 08, 2019 5:18 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

It is interesting to hear that running the installer without the battery actually lets the install complete. That is an issue I have never come across, though it is certainly one I shall remember.
by GrifterGuru
Tue Apr 02, 2019 5:00 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

Patcher tool has been updated, so here is the link for the 10.14.4 patcher.

https://ipfs.io/ipfs/QmT7r7bnuXqkx93voJ ... atcher.dmg


Please, specify which machine you are trying to install on. It make life a LOT easier!
by GrifterGuru
Tue Mar 26, 2019 6:46 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: A T420 with macOS High Sierra
Replies: 8
Views: 10334

Re: A T420 with macOS High Sierra

Planning on the FHD, but ATM, no it does not.

Been too busy messing with other things to get near the T420, other than to use it.

Did you find the DSDT for the T420 per chance? Lots of install guides, only one really decent one out there and although not T420 specific, works just fine ;)
by GrifterGuru
Tue Mar 26, 2019 1:33 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: A T420 with macOS High Sierra
Replies: 8
Views: 10334

Re: A T420 with macOS High Sierra

Nice to see another T420 on High Sierra ;) I have to wonder though, Vanilla or patched? I have my T420 quad booting by running a token W7 (purely for just two programs!!), a flavour of Linux, High Sierra AND Mojave. I had my WWAN slot going begging (empty), so slapped in an mSata and that gave me 3 ...
by GrifterGuru
Fri Mar 15, 2019 2:55 pm
Forum: OS-X Questions
Topic: Thinkpad T430 Mojave, mostly working, some issues
Replies: 1
Views: 7744

Re: Thinkpad T430 Mojave, mostly working, some issues

To hide the extra options in the bootloader, you will need to edit the config.plist with Clover. If i recall correctly, it is under the GUI settings... Be warned though, MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR PLIST FIRST!!!! Clover can and often does cause an issue with the PLIST. If needs be, format a USB stick to ...
by GrifterGuru
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:11 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: Bottom of T430 motherboard
Replies: 12
Views: 5084

Re: Bottom of T430 motherboard

It honestly took me less than 30 minutes to dissasemble my T430 and about the same to rebuild with the interim motherboard. The main problem being that unless an access is cut in the Mag-Alloy main chassis, a full strip is required. A small acess opening will stop that requirement and simply mean re...
by GrifterGuru
Sun Mar 03, 2019 4:00 am
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: Bottom of T430 motherboard
Replies: 12
Views: 5084

Re: Bottom of T430 motherboard

Having just motherboard-swapped my T430 the sad truth is that yes, you have to COMPLETELY dissasemble the laptop. (I am removing whitelist for wifi, but need the T430 working) The infuriating thing? if you are good with tools, you can remove a section of (creat an opening in) the Mag main chassis, w...
by GrifterGuru
Fri Feb 15, 2019 8:49 pm
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: How to fix Burn marks on the palmrest X240 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: How to fix Burn marks on the palmrest X240 ?

I use a gallon per week because I use it around the home and for cleaning a lot of other things besides computers. Kitchen Worktops & cabinets, internal doors, a fully tiled bathroom, window glass, picture frames, furniture, stereo equipment, AV equipment, computers & Laptops, bicycles, et-al all ge...
by GrifterGuru
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:45 am
Forum: ThinkPad X230-X280 / X390 Series
Topic: How to fix Burn marks on the palmrest X240 ?
Replies: 10
Views: 4341

Re: How to fix Burn marks on the palmrest X240 ?

I buy my IPA through ebay, 1 Gallon at a time.

Usually I buy a gallon per week as I use it to clean a multitude of things. I use it on all sorts of devices as well as around the home, on bicycles, cars, watches et-al..
by GrifterGuru
Thu Feb 14, 2019 8:42 am
Forum: Off-Topic Stuff
Topic: Why I don't bother with a Smartphone
Replies: 22
Views: 13123

Re: Why I don't bother with a Smartphone

I did, form november 2011, use smatphones. I had my first "mobile" (cell) in 1998. Starting with an LG android (Nov 2011), through an iPhone 3Gs (Feb 2012) and onto a brand-new iPhone 4s (Gift from Mrs) in (June 2012). Never have liked smart phones, never will like them. Occasionally useful, most of...
by GrifterGuru
Mon Feb 11, 2019 1:49 am
Forum: ThinkPad X200/X201/X220 and X300/X301 Series
Topic: X201s with Intel 7260 wifi - no bluetooth?
Replies: 11
Views: 5569

Re: X201s with Intel 7260 wifi - no bluetooth?

Kapton tape or some form of insulating tape.

Last time I did anyting like that, I used "Heat proof" tape as I have plenty lying around from making my personal design mugs and that worked perfectly fine ;)
by GrifterGuru
Sat Feb 09, 2019 11:22 pm
Forum: ThinkPad T430-T490 / T530-T590 Series
Topic: T480 Isopropyl on screen?
Replies: 7
Views: 3391

Re: T480 Isopropyl on screen?

I use IPA daily on my T series laptop screens and case plastics as well as phones, televisions and most other things to be honest. Never once had a problem with the stuff, but then, I use 99.99% pure IPA. Granted it is not a T480 (I run T420 & T40) but I have never had problems. The only thing I do ...
by GrifterGuru
Sat Feb 09, 2019 12:25 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

The latest Patcher tool works for 10.14, 10.14.1 & 10.14.2, Therefore the guide is good to those versions.

I have yet to see if there is a new patcher tool, or check whether 10.14.3 works for me, personally, across my machines (I have 5 I can test on, not all of them Lenovo T420/X220).
by GrifterGuru
Fri Feb 08, 2019 6:07 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

Thanks for positng.

The Dell DW1515 WiFi card should require no configuaration

As for the sound, I have had no issues on that front and know of several other installs that do not either.

Did you run the "_kext_install_command" or "Kext utility" after you finished the install?
by GrifterGuru
Tue Jan 29, 2019 7:59 pm
Forum: OS-X Questions
Topic: MacOS on M73 i7 T/C ??
Replies: 1
Views: 7586

Re: MacOS on M73 i7 T/C ??

So after 4 1/2 months, I finally have MacOS on my M73.

I managed to install High Sierra and Mojave in testing and now have a machine I know I can run MacOS on.

Thanks go to Niteman1969 for his help in compiling the Unique EFI configuration required for the install.
by GrifterGuru
Thu Jan 24, 2019 3:04 am
Forum: ThinkPad T400/T410/T420 and T500/T510/T520 Series
Topic: T510 Strange USB Port
Replies: 5
Views: 4277

Re: T510 Strange USB Port

TBH, the eSata/USB port on my L412 and T420 don't see much use and could have been better used as a straight USB port. Unless you plan on using an eSata connection on a regular basis, I really would not bother with it. And yes, as already noted, the "Strange" USB port is indeed a downgraded eSata/US...
by GrifterGuru
Fri Jan 18, 2019 5:09 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

Updated to Rev: 1.0.5 - 18/Jan/2019. :eek:

Updates include:

1) Additional Information
2) Patcher tool link updated
by GrifterGuru
Fri Jan 18, 2019 4:28 am
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

That is a rather interesting piece of information.

Thank you for letting me know. I will add that information to the main guide, which should help people avoid the same issue.

If you could drop me a PM at some point with further info on your experience/issues, I would appreciate it.
by GrifterGuru
Tue Jan 15, 2019 8:08 pm
Forum: Pictures of your ThinkPad & desk setup
Topic: UPDATED [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave
Replies: 43
Views: 127581

Re: [PICS][GUIDE] Install MacOS 10.14 Mojave

Ok, give me a day or two to run some tests. In the meantime: 1) what system are you installing on? 2) How did you format the HDD 3) What format did you choose for the HDD under the OSX disk utility? 4) What steps have you completed before hitting the issue? 5) How did you create the USB installer?

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