An NVIDIA graphics update for the Apple MacBook line has been causing much larger problems than it was meant to solve: it’s been busting external monitor connections left right and centre.
Apple posted an NVIDIA driver update for the MacBook, MacBook Pro and MacBook Air lines earlier this week that was intended to fix problems with the Mini DisplayPort, but instead it’s killed off the external monitor connection completely for several users at least, causing blackouts and epileptic levels of flickering. In other words, no Cinema Display link up.
One unfortunate user left this message on Apple’s support forums: “I downloaded the update today and regret that I did. The problem for me is now worse. I cannot use my external samsung 22inch monitor on extended desktop mode, only mirror mode, and that is not helpful to me. In extended mode it goes black for extended times, flicking on occasionally to remind me that its there still.”
Apple has since removed the update although as per usual it’s made no comment other than that it should be remedied in the “next major update”. Multi-monitor uses upgrade with caution.
Out TBC | £TBC | Apple (Via SlashGear)
