Problem entering password at login

When prompted to enter my password for login on my Macbook Pro (late 2011), it takes multiple times to get the password correct. The weird part is that as this continued to happen I realized I was not inputting the password incorrectly, rather half-way through entering the password the contents of the password box would hi-light and the following keystrokes would replace what I had already entered. This happens consistently each and everytime I log in. I have tried typing slowly and carefully and even resorted to 'pecking' without resolving the issue. It seems to hi-light between the 4th and 5th keystroke every time. The problem self resolves after the 3rd or 4th attempt of entering the password. This is a major nuisance and I would really appreciate anyone's constructive input.

Does this still happen with random letters?
If it does, then I have absolutely no idea.
If it doesn't then it might be either your password is a bit strange or your keyboard layout is wrong.
Login and then go to System Prefs > Language & Text > Inpiut Sources. Make sure Australian or US is selected.
If this doesn't help please repy and say so.
xeni

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