OSX 10.5.7: HOW-TO solve Fan issues

[posta74]

Hi all,

I apology for my bad English, so please forgive me in case of any mistake while writing this.

I believe some of us have noticed that the fan seems not working properly with 10.5.7.
Actually the fan doesn't spin at all.
The problem is due to the fact that the AppleACPIPlatform.kext doesn't contain anymore the AppleACPIThermal plugin.
So basically to solve this issue it is enough to add AppleACPIThermal back into the Plugins folder and then, as usual, delete kext cache and repair permissions.

A screenshot to clarify what I'm talking about, showing the contents of AppleACPIPlatform.kext Plugins folder...


NOTE: You may also remove (or backup) the AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext and the AppleThermal.kext.
Both kexts are used only with real Mac a can create false state with temperature and fan.


This is my AppleACPIPlatform, already modifed and it is based on 10.5.7.
http://rapidshare.com/files/249089739/AppleACPIPlatform.kext.zip.html
http://www.mediafire.com/?ii0wdxzynw4 Alternative link by "4bc" (thnx dude)

Instruction:
- Download and uncompress my zip file
- Remove (or backup) the original \System\Library\Extensions\AppleACPIPlatform.kext
- Remove (or backup) \System\Library\Extensions\AppleThermal.kext
- Remove (or backup) \System\Library\Extensions\AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement.kext
- Use OSX86Tools (http://pcwizcomputer.com/osx86tools/) to progress with:
> Install my modified AppleACPIPlatform.kext
> Clear Extensions Cache
> Set Extensions permissions
> Reboot the box

You will notice almost immediately that the fan starts to finally spin again.
I'm massivelly testing this since 1 week now, and the fan and temperature are perfect.

Hope this helps.

Cheers.

[slipknotii]

Thnx dude! it works!

[posta74]

Thnx dude! it works!

I'm glad it does ...

[kancept]

Unable to download file, as your limit of 10 downloads has been reached. ANyone have this mirrored somewhere or can send it to me?

[4bc]

+1!!

This worked a treat. I noticed the download limit has been reached, so i upped my copy for anyone else.

http://www.mediafire.com/?ii0wdxzynw4

Enjoy!

[kancept]

Works great! Thanks!

[code4fun]

I have a retail 10.5.7 with Chameleon/GUID and AppleACPIPlatform.kext from MSI Wind distribution. This version actually came with ACPIPS2Nub.kext which I was able to get the trackpad and keyboard to work by adding a one line change in the Info.plist. However, this ACPIPS2Nub.kext doesn't seem to be compatible with AppleACPIPlatform.kext (w/AppleACPIThermal.kext). So, I am using VoodooPS2Controller.kext for keyboard and trackpad driver. Now, the fan is working! However, I have a new issue. The sleep is not working properly. The screen goes blank, but the fans are still spinning. Also, shutdown isn't working; it just hangs. Previously, I was able to do shutdown, but had the undesirable heat issue...

Anyway, thanks for sharing the info. This get us closer to having the ultimate MacBook mini. It's a shame that HP killed off this platform. It truly is a nice netbook and insanely great when it runs OS X!

[posta74]

I have a retail 10.5.7 with Chameleon/GUID and AppleACPIPlatform.kext from MSI Wind distribution. This version actually came with ACPIPS2Nub.kext which I was able to get the trackpad and keyboard to work by adding a one line change in the Info.plist. However, this ACPIPS2Nub.kext doesn't seem to be compatible with AppleACPIPlatform.kext (w/AppleACPIThermal.kext). So, I am using VoodooPS2Controller.kext for keyboard and trackpad driver. Now, the fan is working! However, I have a new issue. The sleep is not working properly. The screen goes blank, but the fans are still spinning. Also, shutdown isn't working; it just hangs. Previously, I was able to do shutdown, but had the undesirable heat issue...

Anyway, thanks for sharing the info. This get us closer to having the ultimate MacBook mini. It's a shame that HP killed off this platform. It truly is a nice netbook and insanely great when it runs OS X!

Hi mate, I'm glad that the fan is working, although the side effects that you reporting with your Wind netbook.

Honestly I'm not facing any of the issues that you mentioned, as per my HP Mini 2140 works fine while in sleep mode or during the shut down process.
I'm using a retail version of Leopard too and the AppleACPIPlatform.kext that comes with it.
Everything works like a charm.
I'm available if you need some help in trying to troubleshoot what is causing the problems you mentioned above. In any case thanks to have shared your experience.

Cheers.

[code4fun]

Hi mate, I'm glad that the fan is working, although the side effects that you reporting with your Wind netbook.

Honestly I'm not facing any of the issues that you mentioned, as per my HP Mini 2140 works fine while in sleep mode or during the shut down process.
I'm using a retail version of Leopard too and the AppleACPIPlatform.kext that comes with it.
Everything works like a charm.
I'm available if you need some help in trying to troubleshoot what is causing the problems you mentioned above. In any case thanks to have shared your experience.

Cheers.

Wow, glad to know. Care to list your kext?

In my Extra, I have the following:

AppleACPIBatteryManager
AppleDecrypt
AppleNForceATA
Disabler
These were taken from my MSI Wind install. The AppleNForceATA is to recognize the SD.

IO80211Family
IONetworkingFamily
80211Family is stocked (needed to recognize Broadcom wireless). IONetworkingFamily is also stocked with RealtekR1000.kext in Plugins (needed for MSI Wind)

IOAudioFamily
OSvKernDSPLib
VoodooHDA
IOAudioFamily and OSvKernDSPLib are stocked with Info.plist modified so I can load VoodooHDA

In /S/L/E, I have the following:

AppleACPIPlatform (w/thermal)
AppleIntelGMA950 and AppleIntelIntegratedFrameBuffer modified 0x27ae id (needed for 1366x768).

LaptopDisplay
ClamshellDisplay
AppleSMBIOSEFI taken from MSI Wind

Everything else is vanilla. I also moved AppleIntelCPUPowerManagement and AppleThermal so they wouldn't load as suggested. Still, no go. Would love to see what you have. Also would be nice if we had access to source. Does anyone know if there is a Linux r8169 driver port? I think that will get us Gigabit ethernet.

Also, I'm thinking of using SSD drive. Anyone have suggestion? thx.

[posta74]

Wow, glad to know. Care to list your kext?
....

Sure, I'll post my kext as soon I'll be back at home (I'm stucking in my office desk right now).

p.s. I was wondering why you are using the AppleSMBIOSEFI? (I dont have experience with Wind platform but I dont think that it radically different from my HP Mini).
I'm using the AppleSMBIOS kext that comes with the retail installation and the system identified my HP Mini as a MacBook Air 4,1 platform. Considering that Chameleon bootloader support AppleSMBIOS I don't see any reason to change it.

[code4fun]

Sure, I'll post my kext as soon I'll be back at home (I'm stucking in my office desk right now).

p.s. I was wondering why you are using the AppleSMBIOSEFI? (I dont have experience with Wind platform but I dont think that it radically different from my HP Mini).
I'm using the AppleSMBIOS kext that comes with the retail installation and the system identified my HP Mini as a MacBook Air 4,1 platform. Considering that Chameleon bootloader support AppleSMBIOS I don't see any reason to change it.

Well, I don't have a good reason. I guess this was a left over from previous attempts at getting OS X to run:

admin@hp-mini[~]$ kextstat | grep SMB
32 0 0x34f64000 0x4000 0x3000 com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS (1.4) <7 5 4>
35 1 0x3512b000 0x3000 0x2000 com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily (1.1) <6 5 4>

So, it doesn't get loaded on my system which is good. One less kext I have to worry about.

Thanks for pointing it out.

[posta74]

Well, I don't have a good reason. I guess this was a left over from previous attempts at getting OS X to run:

admin@hp-mini[~]$ kextstat | grep SMB
32 0 0x34f64000 0x4000 0x3000 com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS (1.4) <7 5 4>
35 1 0x3512b000 0x3000 0x2000 com.apple.iokit.IOSMBusFamily (1.1) <6 5 4>

So, it doesn't get loaded on my system which is good. One less kext I have to worry about.

Thanks for pointing it out.

Hi mate

here we go...

My extra folder:


The kexts added into S/L/E:


No modifications, no changes than what you see above (except for the orginal ACPI with the Thermal plugin)

Here a short video showing my HP booting in 25 seconds (it is not SSD) + sleep mode ...
I did it tonight in few minutes, so please don't expect a Lucas movie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b1Vrv2da7fo

Cheers