MBP Problem

[zirkle2007]

So, let me start by saying I love my MacBook Pro and would recommend it to everyone! I've had little trouble with it and when I have, I've been able to find an easy solution. This one has me stumped though. I don't even know what to search for!

So here it is,

What happens is that most of the time when I have an external monitor plugged in and power up or reboot, I get this. Sometimes its even worse but I haven't had my camera when its happened. I'll post it if it does.

Anyways, I know the obvious fix is to just start up with the monitor unhooked, which is fine, but I just wanted to see if anyone else has any experience with this or if I'm alone.

 

[TEG]

Sounds like maybe a driver problem, a preference problem, a permissions problem, or an actual hardware problem. I'd contact Apple Care, they may have more info.

TEG

 

[andrewdale]

Sounds like maybe a driver problem, a preference problem, a permissions problem, or an actual hardware problem. I'd contact Apple Care, they may have more info.

TEG

Are there any OTHER options?

 

[zirkle2007]

I'm running a permission check on my hard drive right now. Thanks for the ideas. I'll let you know what happens.

 

[zirkle2007]

Well, it just finished. The only things listed were some differing permissions to do with iChat. I don't think iChat would be causing it...

I'm hoping its not a hardware problem. Could it have something to do with the recent graphics update?