What's the cause.

[kershawh]

Can anyone tell me what the cause of this may be. It is a 2006 Macbook Pro 15. When I boot up it chimes and then goes to this (pretty isn't it).
Many thanks in anticipation.

 

[leman]

Corrupted video RAM or some other GPU issue, most likely.

 

[xb2003]

It does look like some sort of abstract art.

As leman said, some sort of GPU issue. Probably not something you are going to fix.

 

[jerryk]

Probably time to retire that system.

 

[Fishrrman]

Have to agree with Jerry above.

Time for a 2015 or 2016 MacBook Pro!

 

[sn0warmy]

Can anyone tell me what the cause of this may be.

It is a 2006 Macbook Pro 15.

The cause is right in your second sentence. Sorry to say but the machine is now 11 years old and hardware is going to start kicking the bucket and software drivers are likely way outdated with no updates coming. I imagine if you take it into Apple for help they will more than likely tell you the exact same thing.

Kudos to you for keeping it running as long as you have, but it's time to move on.

 

[MrGuder]

Lol it's 11 yrs old

 

[Fancuku]

GPU issue. I wouldn't consider it a bad thing. Now you have the excuse of getting a new machine 😀

 

[lauramayer]

It looks very bad. RIP.
You have now an excuse to buy a new MacBook Pro.

 

[kershawh]

It looks very bad. RIP.
You have now an excuse to buy a new MacBook Pro.

Thanks for your reply. It's fine I have two other Macbook Pros so don't need another really. I was just wondering if could be quick fixed so I could give it away to a deserving cause. Thanks to everyone.

 

[bartvk]

Does the problem occur when you hook up an external monitor? If not, then it would still make for a nice desktop.