CL Corwin Legendre Posted April 22, 2009 Share Posted April 22, 2009 I have an HP Pavilion dv6000 (dv6928us) Notebook I got it installed - yet my current problems are Wireless isn't working (Intel PRO/Wireless 4965AGN) nor is wired internet working USB devices don't seem to register when plugged in, yet say if I plug my iPod in- it'll power and charge through computer, but no USB devices are recognized.. When I put a DVD in to play, it says "no valid playback device found" and doesn't care to play DVDs. ** just noticed, no sound is playing either ** Not a very successful run, is it? - I used Kalyway's 10.5.2 disc, one i'd downloaded and burned awhile ago. If I notice any more problems, haha, I'll post..but if someone would help me, I'd be ultimately thankful as thats about the only hope for this computer... (specs page on computer: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...=reg_R1002_USEN ) Thanks again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 gahhh. this is stressful. I've read pages after pages on these things and am still stuck with this stress - someone please do guide me to the light. Try a different mac DVD, I definitely would, if someone gives me the pointers on what options for it. Thanks again.. I really need help - no fun relying on someone else to type a post when you have a down computer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekreid Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 First off, your Intel wireless is not supported. I replaced my 3945 card with a Dell 1390 and it's working great. I would recommend a newer iAtkos distro, worked well on my (old) dv5250. Starting 10.5.5 or .6 is just simpler than going through the updates. Most of this stuff you can find using the search tool. USB: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=117029 LAN: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=14840 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ah, I'm sorry. Was just getting aggravated with it. I'll check into those links - had tried a couple other things I'd read. iAtkos installs horribly and never seems to work on this computer. Any idea what I'm doing wrong then? I feel pretty dumb right now - never had a computer problem stump me, and then this comes along. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lambros Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 Ah, I'm sorry. Was just getting aggravated with it. I'll check into those links - had tried a couple other things I'd read. iAtkos installs horribly and never seems to work on this computer. Any idea what I'm doing wrong then? I feel pretty dumb right now - never had a computer problem stump me, and then this comes along. This is about your wireless.... http://code.google.com/p/iwidarwin/ Hope it informs you of the problem, they are working on making a fix....I see your position, what is a laptop without wireless right? Well keep checking the website and I hope it is released soon, I used to have the 3945 but now have a desktop. Also, if you really want your wireless you should be able to pick up a cheap USB wireless adapter for about $20. Obviously, check the forums to see if the one you are going to purchase is compatible. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CL Corwin Legendre Posted April 23, 2009 Author Share Posted April 23, 2009 Thanks. I'll definitely look into just getting the chip for inside - i'm no beginner with tech stuff and building/repairing machines - so I'll do that, it's just the Mac thing makes me stumble. Any solution on the DVD playing issue (no valid device error, I believe) and also the sound issue? The built in webcam would be nice to make work but isnt a huge deal... haha, you guys will love me when it comes time to do the final install and try and dual boot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derekreid Posted April 23, 2009 Share Posted April 23, 2009 This search engine is useful :http://######.com/osx86search/index.htm I think you might need QE/CI to play DVDs. Search for your video card to get that enabled. Sound worked out of the box for me. Try searching for your vendor and device ID's to find info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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