IBook G4 display gone nuts

My Ibook display is failing, or so it seems, the colors change from the slightest touch to the display and will even flash. In this state the system seems frozen, but returns to normal when the display clears. I'm assuming something hardware wise is failing is it the display itself, the video or the video connector? The problem comes and goes but seems to be accuring more frequently.

Seems to be the season for mechanical problems. Seems like your video board has failed. I suggest taking the machine to a nearby Apple Store, or a certified Apple technician.

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