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WindowServer constantly crashing when plugging in external monitors

Hi,


I am using a 2018 MacBook Pro with 2 Sonnet Dual DisplayPort TB3 devices, when plugging in my monitors WindowServer crashes constantly and will log me out instantly. can't seem to figure out what the problem is but I've included a crash report. Thanks for any help you might be able to give me!



MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.14

Posted on May 17, 2019 3:18 PM

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Posted on May 17, 2019 3:44 PM

What 2 exact external monitors?


To test have you tried plugging into the Mac directly, in the following config:



Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177


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May 17, 2019 3:44 PM in response to grahamtaustin

What 2 exact external monitors?


To test have you tried plugging into the Mac directly, in the following config:



Using 4K displays, 5K displays, and Ultra HD TVs with your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206587


Get help with video issues on external displays connected to your Mac - Apple Support
 https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201177


WindowServer constantly crashing when plugging in external monitors

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