barryp / trim_patcher

Enable TRIM on Mac OS X for non-Apple SSDs

TRIM patcher

Based on Grant Pannell information about how to patch Lion properly to enable TRIM support on non-Apple branded SSDs, here's a script that ought to make it harder to shoot yourself in the foot.

Warning

I took most steps I could to ensure kitten safety, but can make no warranty.In any case you're on your own. This is ultimately a sensitive hack and you take full responsibility by running this script.

I have tested this successfully on a MacBook Pro 5,5 with Mac OS X 10.7.1 upgraded from 10.7 and a SATA-II Samsung 470 Series 128G in the HD slot. The patched file is the same as in 10.7. I later tested it on 10.7.2.

Usage

Simply start up a terminal and run the script:

python trim_patcher.py

As the kext cache gets cleared upon success you might find it seems to take some time to complete.

Once the script ends, reboot.

You can then check if it was taken into account via the System Profiler: go to Serial-ATA and look for "TRIM support: yes".

It is debated whether Sandforce-based SSDs (or other recent auto-GC SSDs) actually need this, both performance-wise and wear-wise.

Available arguments

Run with no arguments to see a quick reminder. Here's something more extensive about what's actually done:

apply       applies the patch, after making sure we know the
            file we're applying to, backing it up only if it's
            the original one, and subsequently checking if the
            patch applied correctly.
restore     restores from the previously made backup.
status      shows current situation, including status of the file
            and whether a backup is available.

In any case of changing success, the kext cache gets cleared.

Thanks

• Grant Pannell
• digital_dreamer