MacBook Pro Screen Display
I have a big problem with my screen.
Recently, I left my laptop in the car and when I came back, the sun had shifted and had heated my laptop extremely hot. I cooled it down, but when I opened it up, my screen had looked like this... http://s300.photobucket.com/albums/nn28/Byakugan21/?action=view¤t=P070309_ 1049.jpg
Sometimes, I tap on the screen and it goes back to normal. The longest it's lasted is about two weeks, then it came back again and now I can't seem to fix it. It usually comes back when I'm moving the laptop.
Was this definitely caused by the heat? Is there any way I can fix this? My warranty has expired. And, if I do have do replace something, how much would this approximately cost?
Thanks.
Welcome to Apple Discussions!
I don't know about Australia, but here in the States accidental damage is sometimes covered by homeowner's insurance. You might check and see if you have anything similar.
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