creed205

I had this problem once and ended up reinstalling from scratch. It was during a testing phase so I wasn't overly concerned but yeah, the first time I saw it I thought I fried something

Thanks for the advice. However, I use this type of setup because of limited desktop space. I have the laptop tucked into a cubby that doesn't allow the lid to be opened all the way. it's just a pain in the a** having the lid opened a tiny bit to allow it to boot with proper video.

As for the VGA or DVI option; I get a black screen when booting with the monitor connected to the port's DVI. For whatever reason, I can only use the VGA output.

I have the setup beside me here on my desk and just tested the DVI connection - same result. I can only imagine that this is a limitation of the video driver. Perhaps Apple has left this out because they don't use the features at all.

Anyone else have any ideas?

Hey all!

I have a small problem. Installed Snow Leopard 10.6.3 on my D620 with GMA950 video chipset. Install went beautifully, and successfully updated to 10.6.6 to get access to the Mac AppStore. Now, my problem: when I boot the laptop with the lid closed (I have a 20" monitor hooked up to the VGA out on the port replicator), I'm greeted with a blue screen. However, booting with the lid open, it boots normally, and I can extend the desktop across the laptop LCD and the external monitor, or install SwitchResX and activate the external as the primary display. Any ideas as to what the problem is?

P.S. : I did install The EDP tool package as the Leppy GMA950 driver would not correctly identify the video card.

Thanks

Hi there,

I also have a D620 on what I call the docking station. I think what you might be seeing is the second desktop on the external display. I am seeing the same thing that you are seeing when I tested this out. I don't use it in this way so I never have experienced the issue until now. My setup is either only the built-in display or the external as a second screen.

If it were me, just use both - more screens are better But if that doesn't work for you, try both the VGA and DVI outs on the docking station. I am using the VGA.

abbreviation for Extra/Extensions folder..

Ahh, you know what? I tried it in my E/E and it wouldn't work. I had to use the KEXT Helper (which of course puts it in System/Library/Extentions) and it worked there. What is the difference between the 2 really? I thought that it should work in either location.

Well it didn't work for me in from E/E

This will be a complete newbie question - what is E/E?

Hey Guys,

I see we have 4 downloads. Did we have any luck with my driver? Just to let you know, my Broadcom device ID is 14e4:1600. If yours is not the same it might not work. My question is, are all the D620s the same? Thanks for trying guys.

Mine doesn't work either, so your not alone in this but my backup is another wireless

OMG I just struck gold. I used the attached file and installed it with Kext-Helper and it works on my D620 under 10.6.6. Hopefully it will keep working as I upgrade.

Can you try this and let me know if it works? I would like to have it included in the future updates if it's solid.

AppleBCM5751Ethernet.kext.zip

FYI Guys - I tried this: http://www.insanelymac.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=98967

Still no luck. I also wanted to note that that it's not even being detected in the network panel of the system preferences. I will keep plugging but please don't hesitate to share any tips

Thanks

Hi Guys,

I have a 10.6.6 install on my D620 with Intel graphics. Everything is working from what I can see except for the wired LAN connection. I am able to use wireless but I like to have backup with the wired when needed. I tried a couple of IONetworkingFamily.kexts and an AppleBCM5751Ethernet.kext but when using that IONetworking... it caused the wireless to stop working.

Is there a way to get the LAN working?

Thanks!