Issue with mbp screen

I have a 15" macbook pro with a c2d and a glossy screen....and there is something really funky with my screen....in the bottom left part of my screen... there is an area that is brighter than the rest of my screen....any ideas what the deal is?

Could be:
- Bad memory module (which would need to be replaced)
- Bad memory slot (logic board would need to be replaced)
- Badly seated memory module
Bring it to an Apple store or AASP.

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