I tried to localize the problem to be a software one, but failed. Lock ups, screen tearing, graphics glitches etc. Tomorrow, though, the screen started exhibiting worse issues like you described. I restarted the comp and it didn't happen. It happened a couple of times, unplugging/plugging the external monitor would help solve it. First, my external monitor (and laptop monitor) screen shifted like in your first shot. I have a early 2011 MBP 15', and the same issue arose. I ran into the exact same issue around the same time like you. This is definitely the easiest/cheapest option, but to have such a computer and not be able to use the graphics card seems like a real shame. Would this necessarily fix the issue?Ģ) Is there any way to 'fix' the graphics card?ģ) Keep using gfxCardStatus and only use the integrated graphics card. I am just wondering what my options are (any input on any of these would be appreciated!):ġ) Replace the logic board. I installed gfxCardStatus, and have discovered that the computer runs fine using the integrated card, but as soon as I switch to the discrete card - the screen goes. Since then, the screen has gone awry on numerous occassions - each time necessitating a hard reset.

The computer was working fine, when all of a suddent the screen when completely blue. However, as of two days ago, the problem has become substantially more severe. Since I've had the computer, the screen would get a blue tint when the computer switched between them. It has two graphics components: an AMD Radeon HD 6750M and a built-in Intel HD Graphics 3000. I have an early 2011 MacBook Pro (2.2 GHz Intel Core i7, 8 GB 1333 MHz DDR3 memory) running OS 10.8.2.

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