Display/Video Card Problem? 17" HR MBP Penryn

[Kaeonadai]

Today, I opened my MBP to see this on my screen (view attached image). It's the second time it's happened. I was able to fix it by just command-tabbing a few times, and moving windows around, but I'm afraid it may happen more.

Any ideas? I'm ready to call Apple and have it replaced, but I'd rather not if I don't have to.

 

[shoulin333]

Download istat pro and see if your fans are working..


that looks like graphics card overheat.... maybe apple's crappy application of thermal paste we have seen so much of lately... i would demand a replcment

 

[DoFoT9]

hhhmm my gf has not the same problem, but a similar problem. her 15' flickers some windows, say if i move a window accross the screen it might distort, kind of like what your whole screen is experiencing but on a smaller scale. hers works fine but i think it just needs a gpu firmware update, maybe 10.5.3 will address it.?

 

[Kaeonadai]

Download istat pro and see if your fans are working..


that looks like graphics card overheat.... maybe apple's crappy application of thermal paste we have seen so much of lately... i would demand a replcment

My computer was cold when I opened it. It had been sitting in my bag for about 2 hours, and I haven't played any games with it for at least 36 hours.