Dark spots on MBP 17" (Early 2008) screen

The dark spot has returned. Since my last post (copy below), I've had it into the genius bar for service, and they ended up having to ship it to a repair depot. I am just inside of my 90-days warranty, and it has happened again. I do not know what causes this, as my machine is my baby.
It's like a grey shadow on part of the screen, but it appears clear as day on a white screen (browser, photoshop, whatever turns all the pixels white).
I'm afraid that my last experience with Apple support was AWFUL! My computer was being repaired under AppleCare, but they kept it for 2 weeks before performing any work. I am afraid that if I go t get it repaired now (that I am no longer under AppleCare, and do not have an AppleCare plan), that they'll basically tell me I'm SOL. This shouldn't be happening again.
Dark spot on 10 month old MBP non-glossy screen
Posted: Feb 17, 2009 9:26 AM
My screen has developed a dark spot near the center of the screen. The MBP itself has been in a hard Speck case since the day I got the computer. No drops, and has been cared for very well. I am still under warranty. Is this something AppleCare or Warranty will cover?
Mac Book Pro (Early 2008) Mac OS X (10.5.6) 4GB RAM

well... you were never under applecare to begin with, that is a purchased extra.
you were under the original warranty which has now expired, which means you are NOT eligible to enroll the machine into applecare.
Call the 800 # & speak with customer relations if you have to. they should be able to fix the machine again as the repair is covered for 90 days.
if you wish not to send it in, they can issue a ticket # which you can then take the machine to a local auth. service center. they can use the ticket / incident # to order parts & fix your machine.

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