stephenk Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Hello I've been trying to install 10.5.2 on my HP pavillion DV6810us laptop. It seems to go well until it comes time to choose the hard drive. The hard drive does not show up in the OS X disk utility. I do not know how to solve this on a laptop, can someone give me some advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alien2xx Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 Just an idea... The installation most likelly does not see your chipset, mine is a dv5224nr and I had the same problem; what I did I connected the hard drive via USB and I installed it that way, once it was running from via USB check if your chipset shows, if it does not tthen you may need a proper kext, once you find the kext drop it in the Extensions folder, place the hard drive back into your laptop and ready to go... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulsion Posted July 9, 2008 Share Posted July 9, 2008 it's finally nice to see someone with the same laptop as mine!!!! lol i too have had the same problem as well, i've successfully installed kalyway 10.5.3 onto a usb flashdrive and got it to boot once, after that it wouldn't. i think i might have bricked the install anyway, i'm gonna give it another shot soon and see what happens, i just haven't had much time to do anything lately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenk Posted July 9, 2008 Author Share Posted July 9, 2008 It's a great laptop, I just wish it would have worked off the shelf with osx86 Leopard. I didn't expect it to, but one can dream! Also, I'll need to get a USB adapter to try the method above, but I suppose it will be cheaper than buying a new HD. I wish there was a simpler process. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwmgw Posted November 28, 2008 Share Posted November 28, 2008 i installed mac os x leopard on a usb device i have the same computer but when i tried to boot with -v after a wile it came up and said vesion not yet set darwin kernal version 9.0.2 thats all it would do if anyone has got this working on this type of computer please tell me what hacked version of mac os x leopard they used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdwmgw Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 hello a long time ago i fixed it here is really the proper way to install on this pc first MAKE SURE IT IS A IATKOS V4A install disc then u need a usb hardrive next THE VOLUME NAME CANNOT HAVE A SPACE IN IT select your usb hard drive then hit customize and select the 9.0.2 TOH KERNAL this is vital then install and your done ! also you need to buy a usb wifi card in ebay just type usb airport card there are only 20 bucks then your finished and there you go you have a full working hackbook email me if you have any qustions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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