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      2nd July 2011
Out of nowhere, my screen got these flashing pixels, and the screen is severely distorted. When I restart, it is there automatically, but changes patterns, and doesn't always flash. The only way that I can get onto my computer is through safe mode, but even then, it is still distorted



(Had to take a camera picture because screen shots are not working)

I have no idea what is causing this, and I haven't been able to find the answer elsewhere.
 
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      19th July 2011
Hardware problem, screen RAM.

Take it to an AppleCare service centre, there should be one in your area. If the Mac is less that 3 yrs old AND you have extended AppleCare this may be covered.
 
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      20th July 2011
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Originally Posted by erekday View Post
Out of nowhere, my screen got these flashing pixels, and the screen is severely distorted. I have no idea what is causing this, and I haven't been able to find the answer elsewhere.
This may be totally unrelated but this didn't start when you inserted the Mac OS X Install Disc that can be seen in your photo? Did you intend on re-installing the OS?
 
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