I have this problem on my macbook pro. I live in Sault Ste marie, ON. I took it to Genius Bar at the Apple Retail Store at Eton Center Toronto. They said it cannot be fixed for free, It would cost me more than a grand. I scared & run aways. Haha.

getting a second opinion is a good idea, but if the same is said, don't get scared and run away..just accept it.

Whats the issue some of us can be of assistance with hardware/board level issues

I don't know about in Canada, but in the US we have something named the Apple Flat Rate Repair Pricing.

Its worth checking into - about $350 or so to get you up and running.

Clinton

If you've a 2008 model with the video card problem, then it looks as if the repair should be free.

Do you have, in fact, a 2008 model with the specified video card? Or do you have another model that is just having those display issues? If the latter, then you're going to have to pay to get it fixed.

Clinton

If you've a 2008 model with the video card problem, then it looks as if the repair should be free.

4 years since manufacturing date. He is year late and out of luck.

Ah, but there's this caveat:

Apple will continue to evaluate the repair data and will provide further repair extensions as needed.

And a number of folks have found sympathetic managers and had the 2008 logic boards replaced, even after four years.

Clinton

didn't know that. wish him luck.