Display problem (washed out) on MBP 13" late 2011

I have a Macbook Pro 13" unibody late 2011, i 5 (bought it at 1200 usd). Since last year I have been experiencing an over heating issue and noisy machine or fan (I cant distinguish clearly), even sometimes the machine still works and makes noisy sound when there's no running application. I am a student and not using my MBP to do professional work, such as video processing, playing videogame, or any heavy task. What I usually do are writing using Office, listening music and sometimes watching movie. Yet, a week ago my screen suddenly got washed out, like it was faded to white. I brought it to apple asp and they told me that I need to replace my Display (400 usd) and logic board (700 usd). It's totally crazy how in just 2,5 years I need to replace the units that cost me as much as a new MBP!! I bought Apple product bcause of its durability and quality, therefore this news is surely unacceptable esp when I know that I dont use my computer excessively. I tried to search the core issue and found that the 2011 MBP 15" and 17" has problem with its Graphic display and some of the users got a free logic board replacement. However, I was rare to see this goes also to MBP 13"? I really need a suggestion on this issue. Do you guys think that my problem is the same case with the 15" and 17"? And what should I do with this laptop?
Apple is truly disappoint me. Even a cheaper laptop can last more than 3 years..

mirapple6611,
The GPU problems with the 2011 models only show up in the 15" and 17" models, so you've not the same problem that some of us have had.
A new screen and a logic board replacement would be pretty expensive, I'm guessing? I've no idea why they would suggest a logic board replacement if your machine displays fine on other screens. A logic board replacement just doesn't make sense if that's the case.
If I were you, I'd get a 'second opinion' from another AASP. Won't hurt and may save you some money in the end.
Clinton

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