1/3 of my Macbook Pro screen is 3 vertical Bars...

[biglarrygreen]

I have had my Laptop for over 3 years now and with really no significant problems. A couple of days ago though, my laptop display got 3 vertical black/white/black bars on the right third of the screen and I am just curious if it is dying.

I am connected to an external display and it's been awhile like this, but it makes it impossible to use as a laptop anymore. CAn anybody let me know what's going on?

 

[miles01110]

Perhaps your graphics card is failing?

 

[Hellhammer]

Perhaps your graphics card is failing?

Wouldn't be a surprise as OP likely has MBP with 8600M GT...

 

[student_trap]

can you tell us the exact specs of your mbp, you may be able to get it replaced by apple even if its warranty has expired

 

[Bill Gates]

Wouldn't be a surprise as OP likely has MBP with 8600M GT...

If that were the case he couldn't have had it for over 3 years as he claims. He must have either an early-2006 or a late-2006 MacBook Pro with an ATI Mobility X1600 Pro.

 

[Hellhammer]

If that were the case he couldn't have had it for over 3 years as he claims. He must have either an early-2006 or a late-2006 MacBook Pro with an ATI Mobility X1600 Pro.

Hmm, you're right but only if it really is over three years old as OP claims. That's a worse thing then, 8600M GT would still be covered but AFAIK X1600 Pro doesn't have any special warranties.

 

[deadwulfe]

If it were the graphics card, he'd have the same problem with an external display...

Sounds like the screen, to me. I've seen a Dell laptop do that, but that was because the laptop was being left in an onsite office trailer during winter. the screen going from very cold to warm on a daily basis couldn't handle it anymore.