Seven Silhouette Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 I'm running 10.5.2 on my Gateway ML6720 Laptop and the install went fine. I had to use a USB keyboard to complete the installation because the onboard keyboard wasn't working, but the trackpad was working fine. So, after it was done I went to work trying to fix the keyboard, but nothing seemed to work. I tried every solution in the How To - Keyboards, Trackpads, etc. thread, but still I've had no luck. Everything from the boot DVD Terminal had absolutely no effect and all the hacked and enhanced drivers did was break the trackpad, but didn't get the keyboard working? I've tried the Kalyway, iATKOS, Leo4All, and even the beta JaS release with the methods, and still nothing. Could it possibly be because I'm running Leopard on a external USB drive? Because I wanted to make sure I could get it to work there before I moved it onto my laptop. Is there some other solution I could try to get both the keyboard and trackpad working? Here's the specs from the Gateway website if it helps... ML6720 Notebook SpecificationsPart Number: 1014691RGateway ML6720 Notebook Feature Description Processor Intel® Dual-Core Mobile Processor T2310 1.46 GHz | 1 MB L2 cache | 533 MHz FSB Chipset Intel® GL960 Display panel 15.4-inch WXGA (1280 × 800) Memory 1024 MB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM (2 × 512) Operates at 533 MHz Total slots: 2 DDR2 slots | Available slots: 0 DDR2 slots Video controller Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 Up to 384 MB of Dynamic Video Memory Audio High definition audio - 2 channel Hard drive 120 GB 5400 RPM SATA hard drive Optical drive 8x Multi-Format Dual Layer DVDRW with DVD-RAM with Labelflash™ Write maximum: 8X DVD±R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 2X DVD-R DL, 2.4X DVD+R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R and 16X CD-RW discs Read maximum: 8X DVD-R/RW/ROM, 4X DVD±R DL, 5X DVD-RAM, 24X CD-R/RW/ROM discs Modem Integrated V.92 56K modem Network 10/100 Ethernet LAN 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN Memory card reader 5-in-1 * Memory Stick® * Memory Stick Pro® * Multimedia Card™ * Secure Digital™ * XD MiniSD and RS-MMC (when used with adapter that is supplied with card) Interfaces * Four - USB 2.0 ports * One - VGA port * Microphone jack * Headphone jack * RJ-45 port * RJ-11 port * One - Kensington lock slot * Power input Pointing device Touchpad with vertical scroll zone Expansion Slot Expresscard™ Type 54 Battery 6-cell Lithium-ion Dimensions 1.31 to 1.40-inches (H) × 14.09-inches (W) × 10.39-inches (D) 33 to 36 mm (H) × 330 mm (W) × 264 mm (D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Also, now because I lost use of the trackpad while trying to fix it I'm also using a USB mouse. In the beginning, verbose mode would show ApplePS2Trackpad: Synaptics Touchpad 6.2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted May 29, 2008 Share Posted May 29, 2008 try this, AppleACPIPlatform.kext remember to backup the kext before replacing If there is a ACPIPS2Nub.kext in the extensions directory move it but there is one in the AppleACPIPlatform.kext It has given me touchpad with scroll StiCMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Well, that didn't have any effect either. Trackpad and keyboard both still not working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 29, 2008 Author Share Posted May 29, 2008 Is everyone tapped for ideas? Someone else on the forum said he had got this working and I tried PMing him but it looks like he doesn't log in anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Whatever. I give up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quinielascom Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 Test this kext: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=763013 is modified for 10.5.3 works fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Test this kext: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=763013 is modified for 10.5.3 works fine for me. It didn't work for me. It also broke my trackpad support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SticMAC™ Posted May 30, 2008 Share Posted May 30, 2008 I really think you are doing it wrong!? There are TWO ACPIPS2Nub.kext files one resides in the Extensions directory and the other under /Contents/Plugins/ in the AppleACPIPlatform.kext also in the Extensions directory. They CANNOT exist together! You should remove both of them! After removing the ACPIPS2Nub.kext from the AppleACPIPlatform.kext you need to repair the AppleACPIPlatform.kext (chown, chmod and clear kextcache and repair file permisions) At this stage you should have and external mouse and keyboard, reboot and use Kext Helper to install just the ACPIPS2Nub.kext from the above link: http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=763013 You WILL have it working as we all use the same kext! the kext mentioned in the link is EXACTLY the same as the one in my AppleACPIPlatform.kext. It was just extracted and I like to keep the in their original state! StiCMAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 I really think you are doing it wrong!? You're probably right. I just tried doing it the way you described and still nothing. I think I'm going to start over with a fresh install. Can you give me a quick step-by-step here with the command line input I would have to put in the terminal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 And then from the fresh install I followed pretty well. removed the kexts, removed caches, chown, chmod, repaired permissions rebooted and installed the other kext, repaired permissions and everything, rebooted, still nothing, tried moving the PS2Nub to the ACPIPlatform, repaired. rebooted. Still nothing. I don't have a clue anymore, I guess I'll try a little bit again tomorrow if I'm in the mood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 30, 2008 Author Share Posted May 30, 2008 Should I just give up? No one knows how this person got it working? http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?s=&...st&p=557717 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 Ok, apparently I don't have an Extensions.kextcache file to remove anytime I try Is that a problem? Still can't get the keyboard. If I break the trackpad I can usually get it back pretty well. ARGH! Still... ApplePS2Keyboard: probe failed ApplePS2Trackpad: Synaptics TouchPad 6.2 I really think you are doing it wrong!? I don't think I am anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted May 31, 2008 Author Share Posted May 31, 2008 I officially give up. Screw OS X. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimmu18 Posted August 20, 2008 Share Posted August 20, 2008 hey just to let all you guys know not sure if you got it working or not... but i have an ml6720 and my keyboard and trackpad work beautifully from kexts available this is the link (chun-nan you are a genuis) so yeah try it i bet it will work for you! http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry811362 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seven Silhouette Posted August 23, 2008 Author Share Posted August 23, 2008 hey just to let all you guys know not sure if you got it working or not... but i have an ml6720 and my keyboard and trackpad work beautifully from kexts available this is the link (chun-nan you are a genuis) so yeah try it i bet it will work for you!http://forum.insanelymac.com/index.php?sho...mp;#entry811362 Alright, after a long absence, I'm back. So, I'm definitely delighted to hear about this. So, just a quick review before I try this. Did you just install the kexts? or was there a deeper process to it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iron Posted August 26, 2008 Share Posted August 26, 2008 You need to use the fixed ps2controller.kext and his nub for proper support. I was the one whom he fixed it for originally. I have a gateway MT-6916. It seems Gateways laptop keyboards don't get detected properly, so he fixed the controller so that it will pass the probe check. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tabasco418 Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 well since i can't find any support, or start a new topic, i'll post here. i've tried kalyway, and iatkos, and neither gives me network, or keyboard. i've tried every fix i can find, even though there are hundreds, and none have worked. looking for any help to install os x on my laptop. gateway 7818u intel core2 duo t6400@2.00 ghz code name penryn motherboard intel 82801IM keyboard ACPI\PNP0303\4 WIFI intel wifi link 5100 AGN wired Marvell Yukon 8057b Audio Conexant HD smartaudio 221 and Intel HD audio HDMI 8086 internet Been trying for 2 weeks, can get both to boot up, but no keyboard, no internet, no sound. i hope theres someone out there that can help me. thank you in advance. dazed and confused. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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