Somez Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 24 minutes ago, HunterK said: Ok, I have tried booting in safe mode (at the bootscreen press spacebar and select safe mode and boot it that way) then reboot it to normal mode and it seems to be working well, it is been 4 days without random freezes so far. After booting once in safe mode and after that rebooting seemed to do the trick. I will report again if it is stable or if it freezes again. Seriously?? It did not work for me, but since then I've reinstalled from scratch so let me try it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 tluck, Earlier you said that using the Sierra HD3000 kexts under High Sierra you've not seen any freezes on your machine with the stock LCD. Is that right or since then you've got freezes with that setup as well? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Just tried command log show --predicate 'processImagePath contains "kernel" ' | egrep -i "pmrd|graphics|brsync" to see if I find anything suspicious from the recent days and found a few interesting items, like these: 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166296+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) timestamps = 0x48bbd 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166303+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) Semaphore register values: 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166308+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) timestamps = 0x48bbd 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166313+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) VRSYNC: (0x12044) = 0x48bbd 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166315+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) Semaphore register values: 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166329+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) BRSYNC: (0x22040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166330+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) VRSYNC: (0x12044) = 0x48bbd 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166355+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) RVSYNC: (0x 2040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166355+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) BRSYNC: (0x22040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166359+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) RVSYNC: (0x 2040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166360+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) BVSYNC: (0x22044) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166362+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) BVSYNC: (0x22044) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166363+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) RBSYNC: (0x 2044) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166365+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) RBSYNC: (0x 2044) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166367+0100 0x2d16 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) VBSYNC: (0x12040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:19.166367+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) VBSYNC: (0x12040) = 0x0 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170357+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) stampWait: Overflowed checking for stamp 0x48be1 on MAIN ring: called from (null) 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170370+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) timestamp = 0x48bbd 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170377+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) **** Debug info for *possible* hang in MAIN graphics engine **** 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170390+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) ring head = 0x38402db4, wrap count = 450 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170398+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) ring tail = 0x00004930 2018-03-18 19:12:24.170409+0100 0x3bf7 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) ring control = 0x0000f001 enabled, auto report disabled, not waiting, semaphore not waiting, length = 0x010 4KB pages And now it seems I get these when the system hangs: 2018-03-21 20:05:15.601077+0100 0x47a Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (IOGraphicsFamily) IOGraphics flags 0x43 (0x51) 2018-03-21 20:05:15.710392+0100 0x47a Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleIntelHD3000Graphics) Using Dynamic VRAM method 0 2018-03-21 20:05:16.192850+0100 0x537 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleGraphicsPowerManagement) [AGPM Controller] build gpuDict by GPU IGPU. 2018-03-21 20:05:16.192980+0100 0x537 Default 0x0 0 0 kernel: (AppleGraphicsPowerManagement) AGPM::start - publish fMinPowerState = 0 fMaxPowerState = 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tluck Posted March 21, 2018 Share Posted March 21, 2018 Yeah. been trying all sorts of things short of replacing the LCD I tried the Sierra 10.12.6 HD3000 kext set and that was no good. got BRSYNC and hang. I tried increasing VRAM to 1GB - no diff I tried reduced framebuffers to just 2 - LCD/DP - no diff So now i am trying the Sierra 10.12.5 HD3000 kext set. 23 hours and no problems. time will tell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 @tluck Do you have the LG HD+ screen builtin your T420? I’m thinking of upgrading my AOU screen to HD+.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HunterK Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 20 hours ago, Somez said: Seriously?? It did not work for me, but since then I've reinstalled from scratch so let me try it again. Ok it just crashed, it did not work :(. Maybe I will go back to sierra. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tluck Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 3 hours ago, jboeren said: @tluck Do you have the LG HD+ screen builtin your T420? I’m thinking of upgrading my AOU screen to HD+.... Yes. I replaced my cracked AUO 1600x900 screen with LG 1600x900 screen (a thing of beauty by comparison) Note: if you upgrade ie go from 1368 to 1600 you will need to replace the inverter/cable thing too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 2 hours ago, tluck said: Yes. I replaced my cracked AUO 1600x900 screen with LG 1600x900 screen (a thing of beauty by comparison) Note: if you upgrade ie go from 1368 to 1600 you will need to replace the inverter/cable thing too. Let’s say I replace the LCD How much is that LG display? Where can I order from? Is it very difficult to replace or it’s screws and some patience? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 LG Philips HD+ LCD fru04W3331 est 50 euro/dollar HD+ cable fru04W6867 or fru04W6868 est 25 euro/dollar http://www.thinkwiki.org/wiki/T420_and_T430_HD%2B_Screen_Upgrade 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tluck Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 i replaced my LCD in about 15 minutes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 The T420 is a cool device for maintenance! Many laptops are much much worse! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 22, 2018 Share Posted March 22, 2018 50 eur... I’ll think about it. Can you recommend any reliable sources it’s safe to buy from? I’m not certain about ebay... I agree this machine is easy to fix. I’ve already replaced the heatsink so I have some experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Dont’t forget the HD+ cable! Without it it wont work! I looking for a reliable reseller too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 23 minutes ago, jboeren said: Dont’t forget the HD+ cable! Without it it wont work! I looking for a reliable reseller too! My machine is 1600x900 by default so I should have the cable already I guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 You’re right! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 23, 2018 Share Posted March 23, 2018 Booting my T420 in safe modus does not solve the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I did a macOS Sierra Clean install. My T420 is now running smoooooooooth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 9 hours ago, jboeren said: I did a macOS Sierra Clean install. My T420 is now running smoooooooooth How did you do it? My Sierra installer does not allow formatting or even repartitioning my main HD. I guess that's due to the APFS filesystem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 I booted a linux live stick (live cd works the same) and used geparted to remove all partitions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 7 minutes ago, jboeren said: I booted a linux live stick (live cd works the same) and used geparted to remove all partitions. Thanks for the tip. I don't have any other usb sticks around except the one used for macOS Installation so I'll stay on High Sierra for a while then. Maybe tluck will figure out something with the Sierra HD3000 kexts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jboeren Posted March 25, 2018 Share Posted March 25, 2018 1 minute ago, Somez said: Thanks for the tip. I don't have any other usb sticks around except the one used for macOS Installation so I'll stay on High Sierra for a while then. Maybe tluck will figure out something with the Sierra HD3000 kexts... My T420 had so many crashes while searching for a solution that a clean install was a important first step. I hope someone finds a solution so I can upgrade to High Sierra. Now I'm back on Sierra I notice some differences compared to High Sierra. Power management / sleep works again! Battery now shows actual level. When I (dis)connect the power cable the laptop beeps. Could be I messed that all up while testing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downlord Posted March 28, 2018 Share Posted March 28, 2018 On 3/22/2018 at 9:21 PM, Somez said: 50 eur... I’ll think about it. Can you recommend any reliable sources it’s safe to buy from? I’m not certain about ebay... +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verleihnix Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 Update to 10.13.4 went fine. Hopefully, it has less system freezes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somez Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 5 hours ago, verleihnix said: Update to 10.13.4 went fine. Hopefully, it has less system freezes. I don't want to draw a conclusion too early, but this update fixed all my problems. No more freezes or visual glitches. Even the fan spins a lot more around 2000 RPM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verleihnix Posted March 30, 2018 Share Posted March 30, 2018 6 hours uptime now, still no freeze. did some web browsing, sleep time and a vm windows session. keep fingers crossed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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