Random_Person Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 so after several different attempts i have repeatedly ended out at a black screen after install, and once it reboots it goes to a blue screen and seems like its gonna work, but then turns black. ive read other thrads on here and i guess its related to GMA X3100, but reading on there, i would figure something out, but then read a little more and become even more confused! i tried several commands at boot (-x -v -f -s) and a different combos. i used 4 different distros: iDeneb 10.5.5 Kalyway 10.5.2 iPC 10.5.6 and iAtkos v5 and v4 iAtkos seems to be the only one i could get anywhere with because the others wouldnt load at all, or wouldnt finish installation while both versions of iAtkos (4 and 5) would both complete full installation, would reboot and and then go to a black screen. Help is needed!!! Dell M1330 Intel Core 2 Duo @ 2GHz 4GB DDR2 Ram 250GB hard drive @ 5400rpm Ultra ATA Intel GMA X3100 any other info i could provide by request, but please help! Thanks!!! Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/178732-dell-m1330-black-screen-after-install/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random_Person Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 really? is anyone gonna give me any advice whatsoever? Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/178732-dell-m1330-black-screen-after-install/#findComment-1220615 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jccawthr Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 i have the same problem, it is installed correctly however on the M1330 when your screen turns black it goes into sleep mode. IDK why it boots into sleep mode like that but to recover it just press FN + ESC simultaneously and it should run smooth (besides your hardware issues) Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/178732-dell-m1330-black-screen-after-install/#findComment-1221994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diamondsami Posted August 10, 2009 Share Posted August 10, 2009 With these video card it a bit tricky to install I have dell inspiron with the same card and my first few installs didn't go well but I foud this site it gives you a few guide how to install it on on dell inspiron but it doesn't matter casue the card are the same and work's the same way. Check it out http://www.dailyblogged.com/ or you can just close the lid unplug it from power and wait 15-20 to sleep and the open it or just choose clamshell kext in installation and when it reboots just wait for HDD indicator to cooldown and close it and open it. This should work but still check the site to see how to fix it later. Link to comment https://www.insanelymac.com/forum/topic/178732-dell-m1330-black-screen-after-install/#findComment-1222106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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