Macbook Pro Attached monitor looks fuzzy

I just got a Macbook Pro last week. I had a Samsung monitor attached to my Mac Mini. I tried attaching the Macbook Pro monitor to the Samsiung monitor, but the display is looking a little soft.
Suggestions? (Not buying an officla Apple Display that I cannot afford. The Samsung looked really good with the Mac Mini.)

The Thunderbolt drive should be the first device on the chain, with the Displays being the last devices on the chain.
That should solve both of the problems.
If not, call back or post in the Apple Thunderbolt Display forum.
Good luck,
Clinton

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Hello, I need help with my macbook pro. It looks like I cannot install anything anymore. Everytime I try to install a new software, use the migration assistant or click the lock to make changes, it simply does not react.

Hello, I need help with my macbook pro.
It looks like I cannot install anything anymore. Everytime I try to install a new software, I simply get stuck during the installation type process. I put in my password, it does accept it, but it does not go any further.
I tried to reset the password, put no password, repair the permissions, the disk but nothing will do. I nearly got stuck with the log in screen but finally succeeded in disabling it.
So I thought I might try to create a new account but I cannot click the lock to make changes. It simply refuses to react.
I am now thinking about using the migration assistant to save all my settings, data and so fourth, but again I get stuck when I have to type in my password. It accepts it but nothing happens...
I guess it has something to do with the authorization process, but can't find anything on the internet about it... Can you help me out?
I am running Lion 10.7.3.
Regards,
Nicolas.
(I apologize if any grammatical/structural mistakes were to be found, english is not my mother-tongue. )

You probably won't like this suggestion, but I suggest you reinstall Lion.
First, backup your system. Next, reboot your system, press/hold the COMMAND-R keys to boot into the Recovery HD. Select 'Reinstall Mac OS X'. If you purchased Lion as an upgrade to Snow Leopard, the reinstall process will install Lion 10.7.3. If your system came preinstalled with Lion, you might still get Lion 10.7.2. Both installs are a total install of the OS. None of your apps or data will be impacted. Just the OS.

Resolution of MacBook Pro display - always this fuzzy??

I should have done my homework, but...
I'm very sensitive to the fuzziness of the MacBook Pro display (especially the nearly grey and poorly defined letters on Word) and, to tell the truth, it's making my stomach turn and giving me a headache. I just received this computer through work, can't return it, and I'm stuck with it for three years now. what can I do or purchase to make the display CRYSTAL CLEAR (as in laser print quality)?
Will an external monitor help? Which one?
How can my iPod touch look so brilliant and this $2,500 laptop so archaic?
Thanks for any and all help,
Ants

The reason your iPod Touch looks sharper is that it has a much higher pixel density than the MBP. Your iPod's screen is 163 ppi (pixels per inch) versus 110 ppi for the MBP. However, if it looks very fuzzy, I would agree with the other responder that your resolution isn't set to the screen's native resolution (1440 x 900) or that you are zoomed in (press control and scroll down on your mouse scroll wheel or two-fingered scroll on with the trackpad).

2011 Macbook Pro External Monitor Problems

Hi all,
Looking through some of the threads, it appears that getting macbook pros to work with an external monitors is a big issue.
I've just bought a phillips 27" monitor and I'm having no luck whatsoever getting my MBP to see it. I've tried both HDMI and DVI using Apple's own mini adapters, but no matter I do, the monitor fails to detect any kind of signal and goes into sleep mode.
I occassionally get the blue screen flicker on my MBP as though it's trying to connect, but the monitor does nothing!!
I've tried most of the suggestions in other threads, which relate to earlier OSX versions, but nothing has helped.
I'm running 10.8.4 on a 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7.
If I fire up my Apple TV, I can use mirroring and the monitor displays my desktop no problem, but the picture quality is poor. So I guess the monitor works. I want to use a bigger screen as I use Logic Pro, so clarity is pretty essential when it comes to picture quality.
Any help would be most appreciated.
Best Regards
Phil

Hello Phil,
The following article provides a number of troubleshooting steps that I'd recommend looking into, especially testing with another display if possible, and resetting the MacBook Pro's parameter RAM and SMC.
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1573
Cheers,
Allen

MacBook Pro to monitor?

So... How does one connect a MacBook Pro to a monitor, without HAVING to spend $1000 on a Thunderbolt Display?! It's frustrating, because I can't seem to find an adapter for DVI to the Thunderbolt port.
Thanks.

MiniDisplayPort-to-? ... fill in the ? with VGA or DVI or HDMI. About $30.
Plugs into the Thundebolt port.
Attach to any monitor ... Samsumg, Acer, LG, etc.
Two modes for display: Mirror (same image both displays, resolution limited to lower-max of the two so an HD monitor will be limited to the internal display resolution) or Extended (select the resolution for each of the internal and external).

Do Not Upgrade to Yosemite w/ Macbook Pro: Severe Monitor Glitch

Jesus,
I have an early 2011 15" Macbook Pro that has been running very smooth with Mavericks OS X.
After upgrading to Yosemite my monitor has had sever issues and requires frequent restarts after the system crashes.
In hopes of a fixing this with an update, I updated to OS X Yosemite 10.10.1, but this still occurs.
This problem is especially apparent when viewing NetFlix, browsing the web with multiple tabs and using Google Maps.
The laptop's screen displays this strange glitch pattern as shown in the photo below:
When this laptop model debuted, I had this identical issue and after returning two laptops, I finally received one that worked -- at the time I believe it was running Snow Leopard.
This is a very serious issue to deal with especially while editing video. When it crashes I lose everything that I was working on.
Notes: I have enabled and disabled "Automatic Graphics Switching" in hopes of fixing this... with no luck.
I have done a SMC reset with no luck.
After resetting the PRAM, this issue still exists.
I'm looking at reverting back to Mavericks 10.9 because this glitch never occurred.
When editing, I'll plug in an AOC USB Monitor and the issue still exists.
Any ideas on a fix?

This is nothing to do with Yosemite, you have a hardware fault.
Take your Mac to an Apple Store, you're most likely going to need a new logic board.

Macbook Pro WEAK monitor hinge AFTER apple repair! PLEASE help!

Hey everyone, I am using a 2010 MBP with a 15" hi res display. I had the computer for 3 months with no problems and then the display broke (wouldnt turn on) so apple replaced it. Once they replaced it, i noticed the display was not as strong. To help you all understand this better, let me give you some background information. I am a DJ and music producer and I play at various venues quite often. The problem I am having, is when my computer is on my laptop stand, and the bass hits from the venues sound system, the monitor will wobble down when placed on my laptop stand (http://www.safecomputingtips.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/irizer-laptop-s tand.jpg). This NEVER happened before the display was replaced, nor does it happen on my 13" 2009 MBP. To get a sense of what im talking about, if you watch the end of this video (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hmN9p9z3KgA) it demonstrates how the screen will fall down with just gravity. While no one would ever use a computer like that, while it is on the laptop stand its position is very similar. When he holds the macbook body vertical, it causes the screen to fall down with gravity. Before my macbook was replaced, it NEVER did that. My 2009 MBP has had TONS of wear and tear and doesnt do that. I went into the apple store and tried it on EVERY macbook pro in the store, 13 15 and 17 inch models, NONE of them fell with gravity. This started happening when i got the screen replaced. I have gone into the apple store and have had the display replaced for weak hinges 2 or 3 times now, and every time i get it back it is no better. My computer was out of repair yesterday, I took it into apple tonight (20 mins ago) and I was told by a manager that this is within "normal" specs for a "normal" user. Which is true, this wouldnt bother anyone who doesnt use a laptop stand and plays in clubs; but i do. He told me there is nothing he can do, and that I would just have to deal with it (of course he said it much nicer). What i dont understand is that I paid 2,800 for a computer that worked PERFECTLY until the screen died, and once it was replaced due to APPLES fault, now i must deal with a problem caused originally by apple. When I DJ with my 2009 model, no problems. My thought process is that maybe because the original screen is not on the unit, the replacement may not be as sturdy because it wasnt built with the unit itself. For example, my 09 mbp has had no replairs and its fine. The models in the store i assume have had no display repairs, and theyre all fine. The manager agreed that my hinge was weaker than the rest of the stores' models, but even though it was weaker it was within "normal specs", and he wouldnt budge. I'm sure a new unit that has been built together will fix this problem, but he would not give me a new unit. Is there ANYTHING I can do to help this? I am going to a different apple store tomorrow and hope the manager is a bit more understanding in the fact that not all apple computers are put through "normal" use and therefore should not be judged with "normal" specs. When my computer was new it NEVER ever ever did this, and I feel like I bought applecare for that exact reason, so that for at least 3 year i have the computer I bought. Any any any help would be greatly appreciated, I am 19 going and paying my way through school and if i didnt have to pay for school I would just say screw it and I would buy another unit, but i cant. Thanks for reading this, i really appreciate it.

Unfortunately, spoke way to early. The fan issue is still a big problem. From the second the machine is turned on, the fan cranks up. Frankly, I think this is overheating the machine to some extent (running the fan at max speeds when it's not even warm). Additionally, the noise caused by this has only gotten worse, and now it is even making a "whistling sound." Looks like I'm going to be making the trek to the Genious Bar, but based on comments by others on this issue I am not optimistic about a fix.

Connecting Macbook Pro to Monitor

Hi
I've got a Macbook Pro (early 2011 model) and I was wondering my options for connecting to my HPZR24w monitor. I'm not sure of the connector names, so I have taken a pic of what I have. I've had a look on the apple store, but as I'm not 100% sure what the connectors are, if someone could point me in the right direction, that would be great.
Many Thanks
Wayne

Your HPZR24w has DisplayPort, DVI-D, and VGA ports (one of each). You can use any of them, but each requires different cabling.
Best bet: Buy a Mini DisplayPort male to DisplayPort male cable. Plug the Mini DisplayPort end into the Thunderbolt port on your MacBook pro (the one just below the middle of your picture, with a little lightning-like icon) and the other end into the DisplayPort port on your monitor (which is the lowest one in that picture).
Alternatively, you could buy a Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter and male-to-male VGA cable to connect to the VGA port (the blue one), or a Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter and male-to-male DVI-D cable to connect to the DVI-D port (the white one).

Linking MacBook Pro to monitor

Hi,
I have just purchased a Dell U2410 to connect to my MacBook Pro.
Please can anyone advise the best connector to buy and whether there's anything I need to know to set it up. Would like to setup the laptop screen as a second screen if possible.
Not sure if this is the correct community to post into but assumed it was OK as it would use the Thunderbolt connection.
Many thanks, Karen

Hi Karen:
I too bought the Dell u2410 to use with my MacBook Pro 13" late 2011.
There is a way to adjust the brightness of the monitor, but you have to be clairvoyant or just lucky to know it. ;-p
At the end of my post I have an explanation for the way to do it.
Basically, Dell monitor control industrial design #FAIL. You have to know to hover over the correct, tiny blue light first to activate the controls.
/rant/ They don't look like buttons, you're not used to touching a single light LED to activate something, they don't appear pushable, the first one has a more important function and so is different but doesn't look or feel obviously different from the other little lights, there are two ways of reading the row (upward vs. downward), and it's different from many other displays. In short, you gain nothing, they save a little on mechanical parts, and you're confused and spend $300 of billable time figuring all this out./rant/ (*the first light does stay lit a tad longer, but that's a wee bit subtle to be discoverable the first few times)
When I first I hooked up the monitor, all the feedback from the display was a little floating message for "no VGA connection". I read over the setup sheet, which was no help. Plus the useful info is printed in 2-point type. After 2 hours of mystified fumbling all around the front, sides, top, bottom, and rear of the monitor face, googling, flipping around Settings on the MBP, etc., I read a post on the Dell support forum for a fellow sufferer that held the clue.
Settings/Options location:
Basically, on the display frame, just above the on/off button (which is a real, pushable button praise god), there is a series of 5 tiny blue lights spaced about 1/2" apart. If you happen to fumble lightly over the bottom one and not on any of the other blue light dots first, and not too hard or it activates and vanishes again, this displays the monitor controls. [whew!]
So:
1) hover over or lightly touch the bottom tiny blue light to show/hide monitor settings, then
2) you should see a little vertical panel appear nearby on the display
3) the other little blue lights let you choose from Presets, Brightness, Inputs, and Menu.
4) Inputs lets you tell the monitor which cable input you're using
5) Brightness/Contrast has controls so you can adjust the levels
6) Menu contains loads of useful settings, including: color profile, gamma (set it to Mac instead of PC), presets for different needs, Zoom, PIP, and customizable stuff.
Once I adjusted a bunch of stuff under the Menu, the monitor didn't clash so much or burn my eyes out compared with the MBP. I recommend it.
I conclude that Menu used to be the only touchlight/button, which would be much easier; it includes everything the other buttons control, and the other lights were probably added to regain the old quick-access brightness etc.
(btw I am using a miniDisplayport to Displayport cable, 3rd party from Monoprice, which someone else recommended in another post. not yet sure if it's the best choice although it works fine)

MacBook Pro to Monitor connection

I have a 2011 MacBook Pro and an HP 2511x monitor. I have been able to use them connecting with an HDMI and adapter or a DVI monitor cable and adapter, but when they both go to sleep the monitor will not connect again. Restarting and changing the input output doesn't effect it. Help?

Hello there, ripples in time.
The following Knowledge Base article offers up some great steps for troubleshooting the issue you're describing:
OS X: When your Mac doesn't sleep or wake
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS5357
Particularly of use for you, might be the following section:
Your computer cannot wake from sleep
Make sure your computer isn't powered off by pressing the power key for one second.
If you're using an external display, make sure your display is not powered off or unplugged.
If you are using a Mac notebook:
Make sure the computer's battery is charged. Try connecting the power adapter to the computer, then press the power button for one second to see if the computer powers on.
Make sure the AC power cord is connected securely to the power outlet, and that the outlet it is working correctly. Confirm the power adapter or cable is attached firmly.
If your computer is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is not turned off. Check to make sure other items connected to the power strip are receiving power.
Confirm the right power adapter is connected on Mac notebook computers. If a lower wattage power adapter is used than the one that came with your Mac, it may not provide enough power to charge the battery while the computer is powered on. Make sure there is no debris in the MagSafe port that might prevent charging. When your MagSafe cable is connected properly, you should see a green or orange light on the connector.
If you are using a Mac desktop:
Make sure the AC power cord is connected securely to the computer and outlet.
Make sure the AC power outlet it is connected to is working properly.
If your computer is plugged into a power strip, make sure the power strip is not turned off. Check to make sure other items connected to the power strip are receiving power.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.

MacBook Pro/Thunderbolt Monitor blanking out

I have a MacBook Pro with 2 Thunderbolt monitors. My system is connected up like this:
MacBook Pro (running in clamshell mode) -------> Thunderbolt Port on MBP -------> Thunderbolt Display ------> Built in Display Thunderbolt Cable ------>Thunderbolt Display 2.
I also have a Thunderbolt disk drive attached to a thunderbolt port on the back of display 2.
I have a couple of problems every now and then. At times that second display blanks out for a second. I have noticed, it is most likely to happen when I put some IO on that thunderbolt disk drive. It just seems to me like the bandwidth of thunderbolt should be able to handle this.
Secondly. Sometimes when I boot up, the system considers that second display as the first which screws up my screens. I usually have to reboot to get it to work right. I notice that if I boot up with my MBP open, the system always considers the 2nd monitor in the chain the first display. Seems like it would always default to the first monitor.
Any help you could provide would be appreciated,
Rob

The Thunderbolt drive should be the first device on the chain, with the Displays being the last devices on the chain.
That should solve both of the problems.
If not, call back or post in the Apple Thunderbolt Display forum.
Good luck,
Clinton

I broke my macbook pro's monitor

And im waiting for a month. Shortly , i will go to my university. I have doubts can i go there with my macbook or not. Is there anyone can inform me ? How long to take a monitor component ?

You can also ask the company if they have your machine in stock. You may want to get a portable LCD screen to go with you separately and just attach it to the MacBook Pro. Preferably a screen that supports DVI or better. If it is back at the factory being matched up with a part, see if you can get it recalled faster so you can get the external screen added yourself. 2011 and later MacBook Pros all support Thunderbolt, mini-Displayport, and mini-Displayport to HDMI or DVI adapters. Granted it won't be as elegant as being attached, but that way you might not be waiting as long for a part that might be hard to find. Especially if it is out of normal warranty.

AHH! Help!!! Dropped MacBook Pro! Monitor problem.

I just dropped my MacBook Pro from a coffee table on to tile.. About a 20 inch drop.. I feared the worst, and I was in so much shock I didn't even pick it up right away.. The monitor was shut when it fell.. I picked it up off the floor and looked for damage.. Aside from a small scrape on the top outside left hand side of the monitor nothing else was visibly wrong.. I opened the monitor, entered my password, everything seemed normal... It wasn't till I tried shutting the monitor I noticed that it wouldn't shut!! I think the entire monitor shift a centimeter or two.. The little hooks on each side of the camera don't line up with the holes under the mouse pad.. Can someone with knowledge of repairs let me know what kind of repairs I most likely need, where to go, and how much this will set me back? This really scks.

Man, my stomach sank when I saw this post. Oh the bad memories!
The same thing happened to my 17" PowerBook a couple of years ago. I knocked it off the shelf onto the carpeted (thank you) floor. It bent the hinges and still will not close all the way. It works flawlessly however, enough that my wife wanted it when I bought my 17" MBP. She has it on her desk and keeps the lid up all the time.
As others have stated, it'll cost a pretty penny to repair. You'll just need to decide if it's worth it. Good luck!

I just bought a new external monitor (ASUS), and I have DVI adapter plug. When I connect it with my Macbook pro - the monitor remain black (even tho it is 'on')

I just bought a new external monitor (ASUS), and it have DVI and VGA plugs. I bought the DVI adapter to connect with my macbook pro laptop. But the external monitor remain black… so I turn it off then turn it back on, it said "No VGA signal". Does it means I have to use VGA adapter instead? I am not sure how it work, I am very new to it… I hope you can help me out!
Thanks!

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Getting new MacBook Pro, what to look for once i get it?

i'm moving to Oahu next month, and selling everything to make the move easier. one thing going is my PowerMac G5 Dual 2.0 with 20" ACD, which i'll be selling soon. so....
i bought a new 15" MacBook Pro 2.16 off ebay as 'new, sealed in box'
just wondering what things i should check for when i get it, in regards to a lot of the problems, etc i've been reading about here.
thanks

Brian, if you look at posts in this discussion forum you will see a number of complaints about the MacBook Pro. If you look at any other Mac model discussion forum you will see a number of complaints about each model.
I have no doubt that some owners have problems, as no consumer device as complex as a computer can be made with zero defects at consumer-affordable prices, if only because they are assembled from many parts, each of which has a tolerance range in its specifications.
My week 12 MBP is perfect. Fast, stable, quiet, perfect screen, perfect fit & finish, good WiFi connectivity and no heat problem. It's been working hard since March 30, 7 days a week. So I have to give Apple an A+ for design, engineering, assembly and QA.
We don't know the actual percentage of MBPs that have had problems. MacNN did a recent survey and reported that about 16% of MBPs had problems requiring service. That's higher than normal, but such polls tend to over-select for problem reports. The major complaint has been about heat, but IMHO heat isn't really a hardware problem for the MBP.
The other major complaint has been a "whine" noise associated with CPU circuitry. Some MBPs are noisy enough to be irritating, especially on battery power. There are user workarounds, but Apple has announced a logic board replacement that can minimize such problems. Mine doesn't whine.
Some people have had assembly problems such as misaligned cases, poorly installed keyboards and what not. Inevitably, a very small percentage of hard drives will fail early -- that's the nature of the beast, even though most hard drives will probably operate beyond their specified operating life.
The odds are that you won't have problems; but if there is a hardware defect Apple has been very responsive and has a good reputation for trying to satisfy customers.
If your computer qualifies for AppeCare, I would recommend it, as that adds two years to the warranty coverage -- and repairs on a notebook can be expensive. I've bought AppleCare for all my notebooks, and have never had to have any of them serviced.

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