I am trying to use the macbook pro with an external monitor. It does work but intermittently it starts to go on the fritz. The screens become fuzzy and locks up the computer. Once I disconnect the HDMI cable the screen on the laptop will return to normal operation. If anyone has any ideas to fix this problem I would appreciate it. Thanks
Welcome!
What resolution is set on the external monitor? The 2011 model support a maximum res of 2560x1600 pixels.
From your info about the Intel 3000 chipset, I assume you have a 13-inch MBP. Please correct me if I am wrong.
Both the 13-inch Early 2011 and the Late 2011MBPs have a minimum 384MB of video RAM (VRAM). As that VRAM is shared with main memory, sometimes you will have more VRAM available if you've updated your RAM.
And that leads to three questions:
All three answers can be found by doing "About this Mac" from your Apple menu:
In the example, the "1536MB" on the "Graphics" ine is the available VRAM.
With that info we may be better equipped to offer an educated solution.
Hi outlawman22!
I understand that your external monitor isn't working properly with your MacBook Pro, and I'm happy to help. You can try the suggestions here:
Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac
Cheers!
2011 Macbook pro with Intel hd 3000
