What just happened?

[lego8]

I was just reading a PDF in full screen and listening to music when my 15" MPB C2D spazzed out on me. The whole screen became jumbled up. I managed to take a screen shot:

 

[squeeks]

more importantly did it restart and go back to normal?

 

[techlover828]

if the problem persists, try reinstalling os x. If that doesn't work, go to the genius bar and they'll fix it for ya.

 

[lego8]

more importantly did it restart and go back to normal?

Yes. I restarted and it's back to normal. But is this a sign of more bad to come?

 

[noodle654]

Yes. I restarted and it's back to normal. But is this a sign of more bad to come?

What model MBP do you have?

 

[lego8]

What model MBP do you have?

Late 2008 edition.

 

[Durious]

You mean the Feb 08 edition *early 08*?

 

[noodle654]

Late 2008 edition.

256MB or 512MB GPU? Maybe your GPU is failing. If it is still running, then it should be fine. Just keep an eye on it and if it happens again, thats when you should get concerned and call AppleCare.

 

[lego8]

256MB or 512MB GPU? Maybe your GPU is failing. If it is still running, then it should be fine. Just keep an eye on it and if it happens again, thats when you should get concerned and call AppleCare.

256

 

[kolax]

I've had this quite a few times when I've come back to my computer after the iTunes screensaver had been on for some time. Weird coloured shapes everywhere.

Only way to fix it was to restart - I couldn't even see the unlock screensaver box.

Though saying that, since 10.5.4 I've not had it at all. Hope it doesn't happen again, real pain if you are downloading.

 

[.Chris]

Could be a graphics card problem. Try installing the latest drivers. If problem contunes you could go to the apple store and they could see whats worng...

 

[hitnrun7]

Screenshots don't show you the GPU defect, at least i don't think. Someone fill me an anyone else in...

 

[Cadium]

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Try running a maintenance utility such as OnyX to clear the system caches and run the maintenance tasks, if worse comes to worse just take your Mac into an Apple Store and they will do whatever they can to make it right. Good luck!

 

[m1stake]

Could be a graphics card problem. Try installing the latest drivers.

1. How did you know?? 😛
2. It's a mac remember? 🙄

 

[alphaod]

2. It's a mac remember? 🙄

Performing an Archive and Install, reinstalls the drivers. 😉

 

[mhnajjar]

I think this is a sign that you have not restarted/shutdown your machine for some time, am I right?

 

[lego8]

I think this is a sign that you have not restarted/shutdown your machine for some time, am I right?

Yes... I haven't; how do you know that?

Also, where can I download the most recent graphics card driver?

 

[mando1246]

Ram

This can also be a sign of bad Ram :S