Problem with screen

[lingm04]

Hi. I have been having problems with my Macbook pro(5 months old) screen lately. The screen goes all pixelated and messed up, please see pictures. I don't know what is wrong and surely this can't be lag as my laptop is a pretty good model and from the most recent update. Any help would be appreciated.

It does this randomly ever now and again but it is very concerning to me. Should i consider asking for a new mac/refund.....

Thanks

 

[DesmoPilot]

Looks like the video card is dying, take it into the Apple store.

 

[lingm04]

Looks like the video card is dying, take it into the Apple store.

How can the video card be dying when i have only had it for 5 months.....Seems pretty ridiculous to me imo

 

[DesmoPilot]

How can the video card be dying when i have only had it for 5 months.....Seems pretty ridiculous to me imo

Just a defective part, it's not uncommon at all. Worked as an Apple repair tech for 10 years, seen it happen time and time again (not to say it's a huge problem with Apple products, just electronics in general).

 

[lingm04]

Just a defective part, it's not uncommon at all. Worked as an Apple repair tech for 10 years, seen it happen time and time again (not to say it's a huge problem with Apple products, just electronics in general).

Okay thanks for the help. One last thing would this be free of charge or will i have to pay(i don't have apple care)

 

[Satori]

Okay thanks for the help. One last thing would this be free of charge or will i have to pay(i don't have apple care)

It is still under warranty if it is just 5 months old.

 

[Stingray454]

Yepp, you have one year warranty for parts that are defective. Just bring it in and they will replace the part (or entire computer) for free.

 

[lingm04]

It is still under warranty if it is just 5 months old.

Okay great. Thanks everyone for your help