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# Hardware
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## Storage
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!!! Warning
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The factory PM981 NVMe drive does not play well with macOS.
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For installation on the factory drive `PM981`, please refer to [Issue #43](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/43). I do, however, recommend against this.
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!!! Note
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Replace the PM981 with an aftermarket NVMe for a much smoother experience.
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Consult the [dortania/Anti-Hackintosh-Buyers-Guide](https://dortania.github.io/Anti-Hackintosh-Buyers-Guide/Storage.html) for up-to-date storage recommendations.
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!!! Tip
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You can install an additional M.2 2242 NVMe drive in the WWAN card slot.
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This is very useful if you intend to also use Windows/Linux, as partitioning a single drive for dual booting can be troublesome.
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## WiFi and Bluetooth
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Replace factory Intel WiFi module with a macOS compatible one. Make sure that the card is of M.2 form factor. I replaced it with the BCM94360CS2 card. This works out of the box without additional kexts and has been stable for me thus far.
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**If your laptop did not come with WWAN, you can purchase additional antennas to add to your laptop. This is useful when using WiFi/Bluetooth cards that have 3 antennas.**
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- The BCM94360CS2 module comes from the 2013 MacBook Air, supports BT 4.0 and 802.11a/g/n/ac. They run on eBay for <\$15.
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- For the BCM94360CS2 to work with the x1c6, you would also need a M.2 NGFF adapter. They run for <\$10 on eBay under "BCM94360CS2 m2 adapter"
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- Above is my current setup.
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However, there exists other alternatives with better WiFi and Bluetooth standards, but additional kexts are required. See [`dortania/Wireless-Buyers-Guide`](https://dortania.github.io/Wireless-Buyers-Guide/).
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## Optimizations (Optional):
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- Repaste the machine with thermal [Grizzly Kryonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/16-kryonaut-en).
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- If you're experienced or would to try liquid metal, use [Grizzly Conductonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/produkte/25-conductonaut). Though I've found that in my expereience, [Grizzly Kryonaut](https://www.thermal-grizzly.com/en/products/16-kryonaut-en) is enough.
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- Replace your machine's fan (if applicable). See https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad/comments/c7zpah/x1_carbon_6th_gen_horrible_cooling_fan_design/
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- Mod the BIOS the unlock Intel Advance Menu. see [docs/1_README-HARDWAREandBIOS.md](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/main/docs/1_README-HARDWAREandBIOS.md)
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## Differing Models
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- These are relevant components on my machine which may differ from yours, keep these in mind as you will need to adjust accordingly, depending on your machine's configuration.
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| Category | Component | Remarks |
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| --------- | ------------------------------------ | ------------ |
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| CPU | [i7-8650U](https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/124968/intel-core-i7-8650u-processor-8m-cache-up-to-4-20-ghz.html) | Generate your own `CPUFriendDataProvider.kext`. See `SUMMARY`
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| SSD | Seagate Firecuda 520 500GB | [Dortania's Anti Hackintosh Buyers Guide](https://dortania.github.io/Anti-Hackintosh-Buyers-Guide/Storage.html)
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| Display | 14.0" (355mm) HDR WQHD (2560x1440) | `/patches/ Internal Displays/` and [Issue #60](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/issues/60)
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| WiFi & BT | BCM94360CS2 | `/patches/ Network Patches/` if non-native.
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| WWAN | None | Unless needed in other OSes, disable at BIOS to save power
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- Refer to [/docs/references/x1c6-Platform_Specifications](https://github.com/tylernguyen/x1c6-hackintosh/blob/main/docs/references/x1c6-Platform_Specifications.pdf) for possible stock ThinkPad X1 6th Gen configurations.
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