Hackintosh Configuration for Lenovo Thinkpad P50

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Introduction

• This config is tested on macOS 12.2.1.
• This is a custom hackintosh configuration of Lenovo Thinkpad P50.
• Note that ths machine I used for macOS 12.2.1 is different than the one I used for 10.12.4.
• Newest Release: RELEASE

Machine Configuration

• Intel i7-6820HQ 2.70Hz 4C8T
• 24GB DDR4 2133MHZ ECC SODIMM
• Intel HD Graphics 530 2048MB
• NVIDIA Quadro M1000M 2GB GDDR5 (Disabled)
• FHD 1080P 15' FlexView Screen
• 720P WebCam with Indicator Light
• Dell DW 1830 BCM43602 Bluetooth 4.1 LE
• Sandisk SD8TN8U256G1001 256G SATA SSD

Instructions

Before Everything

• To make life easier, you'll want to have another mac with you.
  • You can do it without another mac, but that'll be complicated.
  • The main idea is simple, make a macOS installer usb drive and copy the EFI folder to the EFI partition of the USB drive.

Set BIOS

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Make USB Drive

• First, download macOS 12 (Or later, but no promises if it still works) from Apple App Store.
• Then, follow How to create a bootable installer for macOS to create a macOS installer drive.
  • Essentially, go to Disk Utility - View - Show All Devices
  • Find your USB drive, right click, Erase.
  • 
  • Go to terminal, run sudo /Applications/Install\ macOS\ Monterey.app/Contents/Resources/createinstallmedia --volume /Volumes/MyVolume.
  • 
  • Done! You have a bootable USB Drive with macOS installer.

Install

• With the drive plugged in, boot the machine while pressing F12 many times until you see the boot selection screen.
• Select boot from your USB drive.
• OpenCore should launch, and select Install macOS.
• Install macOS as normal.
• If you have the exact same configuration as my system, everything should be working.

Warning

• I do not have time to help others debug your system since I am not there, it's not my system, and I am not getting paid for it.
• If you run into bugs or cannot boot, it is always great to consult TonyMacX86.
• Running into issues is one of the must-haves to have a complete hackintosh experience. Enjoy ;)
• Use this configuration on your own risk as I am not responsibile for damaging anyone's system.

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• However, if you would like to buy me a coffee, you can do that using QR codes (WechatPay/AliPay or Venmo).

Happy hackintoshing!