somed00d Posted March 2, 2010 Share Posted March 2, 2010 Hello InsanelyMac community. I just got a hold of a eMachines E725 4520 laptop with the following specifications: * Intel Pentium Dual Core T4400 2.20GHz * 15.6" LCD Display (1366x768) * Intel GMA 4500M * 3GB RAM * 250GB 5400 RPM SATA Hard Drive * SuperMulti 8X DVD+ with Double Layer Support * Built-in 802.11b/g WLAN * 6-cell Lithium-ion Battery And I would really like to turn this into a hackintosh. Anyone know anything about the compatibility of these parts? Any help is appreciated! Thanks! This thread has some information in german but I am having trouble making sense of it: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=187795 Google translated: http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=e...wtopic%3D187795 Pic of the relevant devices from Device Manager in Windows is attached below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimas Posted March 3, 2010 Share Posted March 3, 2010 "Graka" is referring to the "graphics card". The poster is just saying it's low performer. From spakk's posting on "Sep 21 2009, 10:49 PM", the translation reads: "... unfortunately I get the W-LAN is set inactive. Alles andere funktioniert, Sound ist nicht berauschend vieleicht hat jemand einen passenden Treiber für mich? Everything else works, sound is not intoxicating..." So, at that point, even though he had successfully gotten WiFi to work on his "IDeneb V 1.3 10.5.5", he wasn't able to get it to work on SL. It's promising though as he said that everything else works. When he posted on "Sep 22 2009, 09:01 PM", it sounds like spakk got everything working. If you have questions, I'd suggest to just try contacting him. The Germans I've worked with in the past could converse in English quite well. If you want to avoid introducing new partitions (20GiB should be enough for SL), you can install SL on an external USB drive first. Good luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somed00d Posted March 4, 2010 Author Share Posted March 4, 2010 So when trying to load up my Snow Leopard thumb drive installer (Chameleon 2.0 RC3), the installer loads fine but I can not click next or even use the keyboard. It is just non-responsive. Seems like I need some kexts in my extra folder to get the installer going. Any idea what kexts are necessary to load proper drivers for these components? Going to try a version of VoodooPS2Controller that is referenced in the German article above.... Will report back later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alimas Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 So when trying to load up my Snow Leopard thumb drive installer (Chameleon 2.0 RC3), the installer loads fine but I can not click next or even use the keyboard. It is just non-responsive. Seems like I need some kexts in my extra folder to get the installer going. Any idea what kexts are necessary to load proper drivers for these components?Try to use an external USB keyboard and mouse to get you through the installation process. That should work. Going to try a version of VoodooPS2Controller that is referenced in the German article above....You can try that. I've been using "ApplePS2Controller.kext" (on a different laptop) and it's been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moodlifter Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Please keep us updated if you get anywhere with this; have been thinking about getting this laptop. But as I understand it QE and CI won't work with the 4500M, correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arik5405 Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Please keep us updated if you get anywhere with this; have been thinking about getting this laptop. But as I understand it QE and CI won't work with the 4500M, correct? I just picked up this laptop from the Walmart deal as well, I am definitely interested it getting this up and running with Snow Leopard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docnas Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 http://slickdeals.net/forums/showpost.php?...;postcount=2195 Well a guy at slickdeals was able to get leapord 10.5.8 working on it without a problem. heres a link of his how to. Il be keeping an eye on this thread if you can get snow leapord 10.6.2 working it would be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somed00d Posted March 8, 2010 Author Share Posted March 8, 2010 Well, unfortunately my update brings little hope to this thread. After 4 days with the laptop, my usb port just broke, and pushed into the machine. I do not think I am going to get a replacement - and I am taking 'er back to the store. Sorry! Good luck to all pursuing hackintoshing this lappie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docnas Posted March 8, 2010 Share Posted March 8, 2010 {censored} that sucks i was hoping to get a cool dual boot on this thing ah well good luck with ur new laptop then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wittgenstein Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Im running 10.5.8 on my Emachine e725 right now, but would love to update to 10.6. I am still having a bit of trouble with it freezing when it tries to enter sleep mode. I followed the instructions listed above. Thanks in advance. {censored} that sucks i was hoping to get a cool dual boot on this thing ah well good luck with ur new laptop then . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capoeirista Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Если кто-нибудь найдёт оригинальную версию установленную на этом видео, просьба написать личным сообщением или в данной теме. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMWNoq5ZVOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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