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verleihnix
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18 hours ago, StrangerXXX said:

Hello!

Does it means that I can update via App Store up to 10.14.1 without any worries?

I want to update, but since last minor update was stuck on black screen after loading and self-repair after few reboots, I have big question on that the major update like this will not broke everything.

So, for me it went smooth.

You should have clover and kext up to date.

It will not update with HFS+.

But it is your Risk.

 

Maybe someone else has any experience  as well

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3 minutes ago, Blaggah said:

Is your screen brightness working?  I have the same T460 as you with everything working except for the screen brightness.  

Yes, you have to build your own AppleBacklightInjector.

The tool is located in Tluck's pack, Utilities/Create_AppleBacklightInjector_kext

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40 minutes ago, verleihnix said:

Yes, you have to build your own AppleBacklightInjector.

The tool is located in Tluck's pack, Utilities/Create_AppleBacklightInjector_kext

Nice, i managed to do it.  Thanks.  How would i go about doing the same on my x1 carbon 4th generation?

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On 11/22/2018 at 12:22 AM, Blaggah said:

Nice, i managed to do it.  Thanks.  How would i go about doing the same on my x1 carbon 4th generation?

what type of graphics on that box? 

 

you can make a template for your system in the Panel_Backlight.plist my script. 

just hack the script to suit your box. 

 

there are 4 lines in that template file now.

4800 is intel HD4600

g780 is intel HD4000

T420 is intel HD3000

T460 is intel HD520 

 

each have 17 values defining a curve from zero min to max 
 

 

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Can somebody help me answer this question? I have a T460 (not T460s or T460p) that has Intel Wireless-AC 8260NGW. I see BCM94352Z (Dell DW1560) as the best-recommended replacement WiFi Card at various places. However, before ordering I wanted to ensure compatibility.

 

Per https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Dell_Wireless_1560_(DW1560) it seems to have a U.FL Antenna Connectors. 

But 8260NGW has MHF4 Antenna Connectors per https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Intel_Dual_Band_Wireless-AC_8260_(8260NGW)

 

So I wanted to know if people who have used DW1560 in their T460, did they use some kind of adapters for the antenna connectors or is the information wrong in wikidevi.com?

 

I also know that there's another variation of BCM94352Z (Lenovo 04X6020). This has MHF4 per https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Foxconn_T77H543.00 but seems to have a different socket connector.

 

8260NGW and DW1560 are like this...

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04X6020 has like this... 

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i used BCM4352Z NGFF M.2 (aka Dell DW1560). i dont remember what the slot looks like.  to see if the 2nd cutout is needed or not to install the card. depending on the slot requirement, then maybe the 2nd card would work as well?

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14 hours ago, tluck said:

i used BCM4352Z NGFF M.2 (aka Dell DW1560). i dont remember what the slot looks like.  to see if the 2nd cutout is needed or not to install the card. depending on the slot requirement, then maybe the 2nd card would work as well?

The 2nd cutout is needed. You can do it with a small jigsaw. There are a few who did it.

Be careful, it is your own risk.

 

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I am using a org Apple WIFI BCM94360CS2 with adapter.

The bottom cover has a small dent, which I can live with.

Therefore the complete WIFI and bluetooth Kext and Patches are not needed.

Handoff, Continuity and Apple Watch unlock is working.

 

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On 11/26/2018 at 6:55 PM, tluck said:

what type of graphics on that box? 

 

you can make a template for your system in the Panel_Backlight.plist my script. 

just hack the script to suit your box. 

 

there are 4 lines in that template file now.

4800 is intel HD4600

g780 is intel HD4000

T420 is intel HD3000

T460 is intel HD520 

 

each have 17 values defining a curve from zero min to max 
 

 

Sorry to respond so late but the x1 carbon has the same graphics as the 460 so i was able to do it on that machine as well. The only issue i have with my carbon is that even though it has an i7 6600u cpu, it still lags even with an nvme ssd whereas the 460 is running on a 500gb hard drive. I'm finally going to upgrade to an ssd on the 460 tomorrow when my ssd arrives. Hopefully i can upgrade to high sierra and then mojave from the app store.

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I'm trying to upgrade the screen on my T460 to the high res screen.. Any particular screens i should be looking for? I'm looking at this particular one from ebay and the seller wants me to remove my current screen from laptop to compare the part number for compatibility.  I just want to do one job with  knowing one screen will work. 

https://www.ebay.com/itm/312222998453

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10 hours ago, Blaggah said:

For some odd reason, my 460 doesn't seem to want to shut down from MacOs High Sierra. I could've sworn it worked from Sierra. Even when I try to turn off by pressing power button it restarts. 

Do you have the USB Restartfix in place?

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I recently bought this dw1830 over ebay. The card works but I'm wondering what is this black patch on the back side. The seller said its used item removed from another laptop but do you think it's some bad/quick fixing hidden behind the patch. I've not tried removing the patch because otherwise the card is working but I'm thinking of quick/dirty fixing which might reveal after some use.
Do you think I should take this up with the seller?


I'm saying this because something similar happened some time ago when I ordered a laptop keyboard from ebay. It said and looked brand new, worked well for couple of weeks and then went completely dead.

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On 12/3/2018 at 2:46 AM, verleihnix said:

The 2nd cutout is needed. You can do it with a small jigsaw. There are a few who did it.

Be careful, it is your own risk.

 

IMG_5407.thumb.JPG.b82a9058373856cf7ea09e3bd8e23739.JPG

 

 

I am using a org Apple WIFI BCM94360CS2 with adapter.

The bottom cover has a small dent, which I can live with.

Therefore the complete WIFI and bluetooth Kext and Patches are not needed.

Handoff, Continuity and Apple Watch unlock is working.

 

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Hey @verleihnix I would like to take your approach of using the original Apple WIFI BCM94360CS2, I found this on eBay - https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wireless-AC-Wifi-Bluetooth-Card-BCM94360CS2-For-MacBook-Air-13-A1465-A1466-GW/273112300004?hash=item3f96c2f9e4:g:iOAAAOSwn~JaqySc:rk:4:pf:0

I was wondering if this works and what adapter are you referring to? Something like this - https://www.ebay.ca/itm/BCM94360CS2-Card-To-NGFF-M-2-Key-A-E-Adapter-For-Mac-OS-and-Hackintosh/391512537270?hash=item5b27f738b6:g:wIEAAOSw42JZGAtx:rk:2:pf:0 It says on the description it doesn't fit on laptop so I was not sure.

 

Thanks!

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6 hours ago, verleihnix said:

It looks quiet similar than the one I took.

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/Broadcom-BCM94360CS2-BCM943224PCIEBT2-12-6-Pin-Wireless-Card-to-NGFF-M-2-Key-A-E-Adapter/32849630988.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4deQNsmd

 

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Thanks @verleihnix for the link to the adapter and a picture of your laptop, I see it bulging out :) I think it looks very similar to the one I posted from eBay and AliExpress is cheaper so I'll order from it!

 

Question about the original Apple WiFi BCM94360CS2, would this be ok?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wireless-AC-Wifi-Bluetooth-Card-BCM94360CS2-For-MacBook-Air-13-A1465-A1466-GW/273112300004?hash=item3f96c2f9e4:g:iOAAAOSwn~JaqySc:rk:4:pf:0

Sorry for asking so many follow up questions!

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4 hours ago, jamesy829 said:

 

Thanks @verleihnix for the link to the adapter and a picture of your laptop, I see it bulging out :) I think it looks very similar to the one I posted from eBay and AliExpress is cheaper so I'll order from it!

 

Question about the original Apple WiFi BCM94360CS2, would this be ok?

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Wireless-AC-Wifi-Bluetooth-Card-BCM94360CS2-For-MacBook-Air-13-A1465-A1466-GW/273112300004?hash=item3f96c2f9e4:g:iOAAAOSwn~JaqySc:rk:4:pf:0

Sorry for asking so many follow up questions!

 

Yes, that one is ok.

have fun, waiting for the parts. :)

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On 11/26/2018 at 6:55 PM, tluck said:

what type of graphics on that box? 

 

you can make a template for your system in the Panel_Backlight.plist my script. 

just hack the script to suit your box. 

 

there are 4 lines in that template file now.

4800 is intel HD4600

g780 is intel HD4000

T420 is intel HD3000

T460 is intel HD520 

 

each have 17 values defining a curve from zero min to max 
 

 

Just another compatibility note: T460/HD520 config works perfectly on my T470/I5-6500u, which also has intel HD520 graphics.  

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