MacBook Pro: Distorted video or no video issues

It's too bad these problematic laptops are still floating around. I was unlucky enough to buy one. It lasted 10 hrs before the video died. What an incredible waste and my 3rd "PRO" apple laptop to die out of warranty.

Are there any documents on how this can be fixed on my own since I doubt the machine is worth the $$ Apple wants to charge for a 'logic board' replacement.

I can't justify losing more money on these laptops. The last 2 costed me a total of over 7k after purchase, extended warranty and out of warranty repairs yet they still died and had to be sold for parts.