

The list of changes in 10.5.8, from Apple itself, include: Install the included Kext, Repair Permissions in Disk Utility, and then reboot with the -f flag Navigate to /System/Library/Extensions/ and delete IntelCPUPowerManagement.kextĩ. Reboot and then download the Sleep Fix provided by Sami (Thanks Sami!)Ĩ. Note: If the included audio driver doesn’t work for you try following Richard’s instructions.ħ. Be sure to repair disk permissions when you’re done. Unzip the driver pack you downloaded earlier and install the kexts. If all goes well, you’ll be back at your desktop. If you still can’t boot without getting a Kernel Panic, boot with -x and that will get you in.Ħ. Boot with the -v (verbose) flag next time to see if there are any errors. It’ll probably reboot on its own, but if it doesn’t, just hold down the power button. You’re first reboot will most likely fail. When the installer is done, you’ll be prompted to reboot. Go get some coffee and ruminate on whether Starbucks customers are addicts or assholes.ĥ. I almost force-quit the installer because it appeared to be stalling, but it wasn’t. All you have to do it click Continue a couple times. dmg is finished downloading (it’ll take a while, it’s nearly 800 MB) the installer will automatically start (if you’re using Safari that is if not, just double-click the. You can use Software Update, but the Combo Update is safer.Ĥ. Go over here and download the Combo Update.


You won’t have WiFi or sound after the update.ģ. Just goes to show that this can be a strange business of trial and error. When Thomas updated, he kept getting kernel panics until he booted into safe-mode (-x) and installed the audio drivers. My keyboard and trackpad worked fine after the update. The first time I tried installing 10.5.8, my keyboard and trackpad didn’t work.
