Mac Screen of Death/You Need to Restart Error Issue

Hey everyone,

Poked around the forum but could not find a relevant response. Hopefully someone can give me a hand as my girlfriends Mac looks light it might have just bit the dust.

She is getting the "You need to restart your computer error" outlined here:

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3742

However along with that error and when she reboots the screen suddenly looks all weird as in this picture:

http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/832/applecpu.jpg/

Tried to reboot in safe mode, no luck as i get to the gears loading screen but then it loops back to that error. But any ideas regarding the screen or has anyone seen that before?

She has a 2008 Mac Book Pro on Mac OSX. She was just doing some random graphic design work when the error and screen wonked out. Does not suspect any physical damage (maybe a cable loose inside)?

Appreciate your time and thanks for helping out!

 

any idea what the estimated cost to repair is or worth just getting a new one at this stage?

 

Might have answered my own question. Found an article outlining the issue and the model matches mine.

http://support.apple.com/kb/ts2377

Thanks for your help Eric, helped direct me the right way.