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Thinkpad L470 running macOS (OpenCore bootloader)

OpenCore version: <strong>1.0.0</strong> <br> MacOS version: <strong>Monterey </strong>

Note: <strong> I'll be honest, I don't think I'm going to continue to support later versions :/ </strong>

<summary><strong>Tested Hardware</strong></summary> </br>
ModelThinkpad L470 20F9003AUS
ProcessorIntel(R) Core(TM) i5-6300U CPU @ 2.40GHz, 2960 MHz
GraphicsIntel Skylake GT2 [HD Graphics 520]
Memory32GB DIMM DDR4, dual-channel
Display13" HD (1920x1080) IPS, non-touch
StorageSSD KINGSTON SKC6005 512G
EthernetIntel Ethernet Connection I219-LM
WLAN + BluetoothIntel Corporation Wireless 8260 (rev 3a)
CameraHD720p resolution, low light sensitive, fixed focus
Audio supportHD Audio, Realtek ALC3245 codec, stereo speakers 1Wx2, dual array microphone, combo audio/microphone jack
Keyboard6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys, LED backlight
BatteryLNV-45N1, Lithium Ion Battery

Setup Hibernatemode & Sleep at low Battery.

1)Open terminal

2)Enter commands below one by one Settings for AC:

sudo pmset -c standby 1

sudo pmset -c hibernatemode 0

Setting for battery:

sudo pmset -b standby 1

sudo pmset -b standbydelayhigh 900

sudo pmset -b standbydelaylow 60

sudo pmset -b hibernatemode 25

sudo pmset -b highstandbythreshold 70

Settings for all:

sudo pmset -a acwake 0

sudo pmset -a lidwake 1

sudo pmset -a powernap 0

To restore default system settings run pmset restoredefaults command

Custom CPU Power Management (CPUFriend).

  1. Run the following script in Terminal

git clone https://github.com/corpnewt/CPUFriendFriend; cd CPUFriendFriend; chmod +x ./CPUFriendFriend.command; ./CPUFriendFriend.command

  1. select preferred values
  2. copy ssdt_data.aml into /EFI/OC/ACPI/ folder.
  3. restart your thinkpad.

Thanks to

simprecicchiani (Original repository based)

The hackintosh community on GitHub, InsanelyMac, and r/hackintosh.