MacBook Pro 2008 display issue (see the photo)

As you can see in the picture below, my 15" MBP Early 2008 started to experience this kind of issue. Sometimes it goes away if I close the lid or with a restart. I've already tried the PRAM reset with no long-term results.
My Mac had the nvidia 8600M GT issue so I got the logic board replaced. At the Apple Store the technician said this problem has nothing to do with the video card... maybe the display? Anyway, I'd like to have your opinion about this and some possible solutions.
Thank you!

What you've pictured is a disaply backlight LED problem — it looks as though half of yours aren't lit. They're integrated into the LCD panel, and this issue is not related in any way to the replacement of your logic board. You may want to reset your computer's SMC and see whether that resolves the problem:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
If it doesn't, I'm afraid you're in for another repair, and this one will be on your dime unless you still have a little AppleCare coverage left.

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