Hackintosh Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook - EFI Setup Guide

Guide:

Introduction: If you own a Dell Latitude 7410 Chromebook and wish to set up a Hackintosh, this guide will help you create a compatible EFI setup for your system. Note that the lack of Thunderbolt Controller on the Chromebook variant may require specific adjustments.

Requirements:

• macOS installation USB
• EFI mount tool
• Basic understanding of Hackintosh setups

Step 1: Create a macOS Installation USB:

1. Download the macOS installer from the App Store.
2. Use UniBeast or create a vanilla USB installer following a guide.

Step 2: EFI Mount:

1. Download and install a tool like MountEFI or EFI Mounter.
2. Mount the EFI partition of your USB installer.

Step 3: Obtain Compatible EFI Folder:

1. Identify the closest PC variant of the Dell Latitude 7410 with similar specifications.
2. Download the EFI folder from a reliable source or a known Hackintosh community for that specific PC variant.

Step 4: Adjust EFI for Chromebook Model:

1. Open the EFI folder on your USB installer.
2. Replace the EFI folder with the one obtained for the PC variant.
3. Make adjustments based on the differences between the PC and Chromebook models.

Step 5: Config.plist Adjustments:

1. Open the config.plist file with Clover Configurator.
2. Check and modify settings specific to your system, including graphics, audio, and network configurations.
3. Ensure that kexts and drivers match your hardware.

Step 6: Test Boot:

1. Boot your Chromebook with the macOS USB installer.
2. Use verbose mode (-v) to identify any errors during boot.
3. If successful, proceed with the macOS installation process.

Step 7: Post-Installation Tweaks:

1. After macOS installation, mount the EFI partition of your macOS drive.
2. Copy the EFI folder from the USB installer to the EFI partition on the macOS drive.

Step 8: Graphics and Audio Fix:

1. Address UHD 620 graphics issues by using the appropriate WhateverGreen kext.
2. Install and configure AppleALC for audio.

Step 9: Networking:

1. Depending on your network card, install the necessary kexts.
2. Broadcom cards may require additional drivers.

Step 10: Final Checks and Updates:

1. Check system stability and performance.
2. Regularly update your EFI folder with the latest kexts and drivers.

Conclusion: By carefully adapting the EFI setup for a PC variant of the Dell Latitude 7410 to your Chromebook model, you can create a functional Hackintosh system. Be vigilant about updates and community support to keep your Hackintosh running smoothly.