Weird Graphics Issue

[kenbrinkman]

My MBA has started a new graphical glitch when something fades out. For example, when the application switcher fades out the colors invert leaving a weird negative impression.

Here's what I'm trying to describe. As soon as I let go of command+tab, the icons switch from their correct colors to this weird negative as they fade out. Any ideas?

 

[GGJstudios]

Have you tried restarting? That's a basic first step in troubleshooting.

 

[kenbrinkman]

Have you tried restarting? That's a basic first step in troubleshooting.

Yes of course. I've rebooted and everything's up to date.

 

[GGJstudios]

Yes of course. I've rebooted and everything's up to date.

What customization or graphics-related mods have you done, if any?

 

[kenbrinkman]

What customization or graphics-related mods have you done, if any?

Nothing, the OS is completely stock

 

[hh83917]

May be something wrong with the graphics card. Have you tried to back up and reinstall?

If you have and the issue persist, you might have a broken graphics card and should bring it to the Apple Store.

 

[plazmyd]

Same issue with late '08 MBP, ram methinks

I have had the same issue for a while with my late 2008 unibody MBP (first gen unibody). I am 90% sure it is related to installing two third party 4gig ram sticks. Technically, only 6 gigs is supported but everything seems to run fine EXCEPT for the weird application switcher graphics issue.

FWIW...

Restart MBP with no monitors plugged in = No problem
Restart MBP with monitor plugged in = No problem
Restart MBP with no monitors plugged in, then plug one in = problem
Restart MBP with monitor plugged in, then switch to another monitor = problem

I generally just put up with it now, but thought I would share my experiences for what it is worth.