Hey all. I am attempting to get OSX 10.6.4 working on my Sony Vaio (VPCEB33FM/BJ) and was able to get iBoot running to install vanilla SL and everything installed fine (10.6.0) I went to install the combo update (10.6.4) and it got near the end and KP'd.

I restarted and it would not restart into the OS... is there any chance of getting OSX running on this laptop? Specs are in the page below on the "Specs" tab:

Sony | For Business | VPCEB33FM/BJ

What for error did you get after the 10.6.4 update? Boot with -v and make a picture of the screen please.

hey sdwrage.
ı have sonu vaio vpceb33fm
are you give this laptop driver for mac
please
meh_kadi@hotmail.com

I installed Windows 7 back on this machine after I reformatted so I no longer have OSX on this laptop. Anyone know anything more about getting this laptop to install OSX properly?

So I just bought the same model Sony Vaio, and I too am interested and working on this same build. Ill keep in touch here if any comes up.

Here is my situation, I'm attempting a dual partition setup with a Retail copy of Snow Leopard. So far i have been successful getting the install disc to boot up.
But when it comes time to select the install partition, I can not do so because it requires the use of a mouse. The touch pad is not responsive and two different usb mouses will not respond either. I feel I am missing a driver for the mouse during the install process. I have tried iBoot and MultiBoot. Any ideas or suggestions, i would love to hear from you. If I am successful, I will post a new thread with all the details (pictures, video and descriptions)

Update

Ok My VAIO has officially made it to the installation part of this operation. How did I do it, let me explain.

First thing you need is a sata hard drive, I purchased a second drive. Easy to install, I want to buy a second caddy for it, but that can wait for now.

I used iBoot to successfully launch OSX 10.6.3 Retail. Retail only costs 30 so I had to pick one up to try and tinker with. My first initial problem was not being able to use a usb mouse since OSX doesn't recognize my touchpad. I found a solution by using the help command while in iBoot. Type this command before booting the OSX DVD

-v USBBusFix=Yes

That was it, when I got to OSX Installation, my USB Mouse was active. Now I am able to use Utilities to Partition my Hard Drive. I'm currently half way through my installation. I will keep you posted on more updates. If this is successful I will make a new thread, maybe a video, who knows. I hope you found this helpful

Ok I've been running Snow Leopard 10.6.3 for some time now, so its only polite I have an update to follow.

First of all I am enjoying my Hackintosh for exactly what I need it for: Garageband and Logic
The sound drivers work upon successful installation, so I was good to go from the get.

First problem I noticed, Video Issues. The main one being QE. This is required for iMovie and other programs requiring video
The video driver that is installed doesn't recognize my HDMI, but at least I got a laptop monitor that works.

Another problem Wireless Internet is a no go. You can go Wired, but this setup is an internet free one.
I have a Dell 530 Hackintosh, and this one did go online and I was able to update/install add ons with no problems.

I did do lil research to figure out the QE, but I haven't got to deep into it yet. Maybe ill have something for my next update.

Got Questions? I check this place every once in awhile so don't expect an immediate response. But as i get deeper and love sharing.

I have to ask, have you found a way to use the touchpad normally yet?

I have not figured it out yet Ace. Still havent figured out the Video issues either. At this point im looking for a new boot cd. Maybe it will resolve some of those issues.

Originally Posted by Sprayah

Update

Ok My VAIO has officially made it to the installation part of this operation. How did I do it, let me explain.

First thing you need is a sata hard drive, I purchased a second drive. Easy to install, I want to buy a second caddy for it, but that can wait for now.

I used iBoot to successfully launch OSX 10.6.3 Retail. Retail only costs 30 so I had to pick one up to try and tinker with. My first initial problem was not being able to use a usb mouse since OSX doesn't recognize my touchpad. I found a solution by using the help command while in iBoot. Type this command before booting the OSX DVD

-v USBBusFix=Yes

That was it, when I got to OSX Installation, my USB Mouse was active. Now I am able to use Utilities to Partition my Hard Drive. I'm currently half way through my installation. I will keep you posted on more updates. If this is successful I will make a new thread, maybe a video, who knows. I hope you found this helpful

I am having a trouble I can't use my touch pad nor my usb mouse even though I typed those command "-v USBBusFix=Yes" before booting the OS X Snow Leopard Retail DVD 10.6.3. Please help me, is there any steps where I can use my usb mouse or through keyboard to enter in Utility tab?