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The issue I am experiencing with my 17" MBP early 2011 occurs when I launch certain programs. When I launch Adobe Reader and other programs listed below, where the screen was white most white pixels change to pink. In the black areas it appears to be raining at approximately a 45degree angle from right to left, rain is green. This just started a few weeks ago. The same occurs with iPhoto, iDVD, iMovie, and Camera Live. No MS apps, including Powerpoint, cause the pink to appear. When I quit the program the screen returns to normal color. I am running OS 10.12.4 (16E195).
Yeap you already answered your question ,its about to die But most of gpu’s with these sign (mixed colors ,random vertical or horizontal lines) are actually fine and this occurs due to loosing gpu chip’s tin connection to board which happens because of alot heating and cooling cycles. If you have knowladge and time you can use a last chance by reheating chip with heat gun. If didnt resolved problem its dead
There was a repair extension program on this model which has now expired. Personally I would take it to an ASP or Apple store and request that they run the test so at least you will know if this is the issue. There was a Class Action Law suit on this so they may comply. They may possibly do a “warranty exception” but I wouldn’t count on it. If you can get them to run it at least you will know and may then be able to get it repaired. @rany may be doing this GPU replacement with his new equipment and this will get his attention. https://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro…
