Q: Periodic vertical stripes on an early 2008 MBP?

For about two weeks I've noticed green vertical stripes appearing on my early 2008 MacBook Pro. As you can see the photo below, it doesn't completely obscure content on the screen. The problem is also transient. It appears, sometimes as a flash, then disappears. In the picture below, the issue continued for longer than ever before (about 1 min). Is my video card about to die? Could this be a bad connection?

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Jun 16, 2012 5:35 PM

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by OGELTHORPE,

OGELTHORPE Jun 16, 2012 5:47 PM in response to bvsciguy
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Jun 16, 2012 5:47 PM in response to bvsciguy

The technicians at the Apple store genius bar will be able to tell you what the problem is. Take the pictures with you just in case the phenomenon does not occur in their presence.

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etresoft Jun 16, 2012 6:23 PM in response to bvsciguy
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Jun 16, 2012 6:23 PM in response to bvsciguy

Sounds like the old nVidia bug. Take it to an Apple store right away.
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