Very strange patterns on MacBook pro display

[Terry W]

I have been getting these very strange patterns on my screen (please see gallery at http://gallery.me.com/tlwettermanjr). It most often starts when looking at video (sometimes when increasing/decreasing the volume). It goes away after I put the computer to sleep but usually comes back after a little bit. I posted some screen shots to the gallery below.

I believe this only started happening after upgrading to Leopard but I'm not 100% sure about that.

System config:
Version: OS X 10.5.6
Processor: 2.33 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo
Memory: 3 GB 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
Chipset Model: ATY, RadeonX1600
Type: Display
Bus: PCIe
PCIe Lane Width: x16
VRAM (Total): 256 MB
Vendor: ATI (0x1002)
Revision ID: 0x0000
ROM Revision: 113-xxxxxx-158
EFI Driver Version: 01.00.158

APPRECIATE ANY HELP OR SUGGESTIONS!!

-Terry

 

[macjram]

Take it back.

 

[tsvb]

Video card issues. I hope you have Applecare! Give Apple a call.

 

[kastenbrust]

Broken video card, you'll need a new logic board (motherboard) so i hope its still in warranty or you've got applecare because that costs $600.

 

[Solemony]

A bad video card. You'll need to get a replacement..which includes your logic board...Hope you have applecare otherwise it's going to be some hefty money..

 

[rekhyt]

First time seeing the MobileMe gallery in action... (Thanks for the experience! )

... Oh wow... Graphic card problem...

 

[Mercellus]

I'd say it's a faulty graphics card, you will need to contact Apple for assistance; they will most likely need to replace your logic board which should be covered under AppleCare (if you have it), otherwise I believe the standard repair rate for a logic board is $600.00.

 

[Menge]

Yeh... If you can screencap it, then it's happening before it gets to the display, hence the video card. Take it to the store/genius

 

[Terry W]

Got it, thanks all for your quick replies. Sadly, I didn't get Apple Care.