Try this. Open /etc/modprobe.d/alsa-base.conf in an editor, and at the end of this line:
options snd-hda-intel power_save=10 power_save_controller=N Add "model=mb5" like this: options snd-hda-intel power_save=10 power_save_controller=N model=mb5 Then reboot, and let me know whether you get sound. affects ubuntu/alsa-driver status incomplete ** Changed in: alsa-driver (Ubuntu) Status: New => Incomplete -- Sound isn't working on MacBook 5,2 https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/463178 You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list ubuntu-bugs@lists.ubuntu.com https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs