Macbook pro 2010 model has pixelated display?

after I activate my macbook, it shows the lock screen, but there as well are other windows that is open but are all scattered along the display. why is this?
i need help!!

You have to contact Apple as soon as Apple.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088
Try PRAM reset.
Reset PRAM. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
Best.

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    Reset SMC.     http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
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My Macbook Pro 2010 model is hanging constantly. Please Help

Well, i have Macbook pro 2010 model. Since yesterday it is hanging and has becoming frealing slow. I have cleared the memory, deleted unnecessary apps & files. Still no improvement. Please help!!

Hi AbhiKRajput,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find thr steps in this guide helpful with resolving the performance issues you're seeing:
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Hi.
I have a Macbook Pro 2010 model, for no other reason other than my cat sitting on it (tiny cat, very dry...) the middle row of keys (A,S,D,F,G,H,J,K,L) all stopped working, CAPS still works, as well as : ; " ' and the enter/return key.
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Hello AJTheGamer
Check with the Keyboard Viewer to make sure no other keys are being pushed down to prevent it from the keys that you are typing to be registered. Another thing you can check is to try and create a new user to see if the issue carries across the system as a whole.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1381
Mac OS X: How to troubleshoot a software issue
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Macbook Pro 2010 Model Keeps Crashing.

My macbook has had a history of restarting randomly like this. Recently i got it fixed (new HD and new Graphics chip) and it's been working fine since then,Up until last night at least. I am very frustrated and fed up with these problems and it is costing me a lot of money.
I was wondering is anyone could tell me which part i need to replace/ is there any point replacing any more parts.
I have a 2010 model running the latest OS (yosemite). 2.66ghz Intel core I7 processor , 4gb memory , Intel Graphics HD chip 288mb.
Here is the crash report for the last time it crashed. I should mention it does not always give a report at all or even say it's restarted.
Anonymous UUID:       EE153E60-BCB0-0959-E508-D93B8BA5F50A
Thu Mar 5 13:34:04 2015
*** Panic Report ***
panic(cpu 2 caller 0xffffff7f939a9f63): "GPU Panic: [<None>] 5 3 7f 0 0 0 0 3 : NVRM[0/1:0:0]: Read Error 0x00000100: CFG 0x0a2910de 0x00100000 0x00000000, BAR0 0xd2000000 0xffffff80b8702000 0x0a5480a2, D0, P3/4\n"@/SourceCache/AppleGraphicsControl/AppleGraphicsControl-3.8.6/src/AppleM uxControl/kext/GPUPanic.cpp:127
Backtrace (CPU 2), Frame : Return Address
0xffffff80a6843680 : 0xffffff8010d2fe41
0xffffff80a6843700 : 0xffffff7f939a9f63
0xffffff80a68437e0 : 0xffffff7f918c2b9f
0xffffff80a68438a0 : 0xffffff7f9198c18e
0xffffff80a68438e0 : 0xffffff7f9198c1fe
0xffffff80a6843950 : 0xffffff7f91c0b056
0xffffff80a6843a80 : 0xffffff7f919af82d
0xffffff80a6843aa0 : 0xffffff7f918c95f1
0xffffff80a6843b50 : 0xffffff7f918c70fc
0xffffff80a6843d50 : 0xffffff7f918c819c
0xffffff80a6843e30 : 0xffffff7f91874f5e
0xffffff80a6843e90 : 0xffffff7f9397adf6
0xffffff80a6843ee0 : 0xffffff7f93979ab0
0xffffff80a6843f00 : 0xffffff8010d624f9
0xffffff80a6843fb0 : 0xffffff8010e14dd7
      Kernel Extensions in backtrace:
         com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl(3.8.6)[BE610379-FAEA-3E8F-B6AF-F92B70B3C5CD]@0 xffffff7f9399b000->0xffffff7f939aefff
            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleGraphicsControl(3.8.6)[76B001B1-30F1-3D72-B264-85D77B254C 2F]@0xffffff7f93993000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOACPIFamily(1.4)[70E2B65E-A91A-3522-A1A0-79FD63EABB4C]@0xfffff f7f917a9000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[56AD16B5-4F29-3F74-93E7-D492B3966DE2]@0xffffff 7f91524000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[619F6C9F-0461-3BA1-A75F-53BB0F87ACD3]@0 xffffff7f9181b000
            dependency: com.apple.driver.AppleBacklightExpert(1.1.0)[42706EB3-1447-3931-A668-FBAC58AAAA 7A]@0xffffff7f93996000
         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(10.0)[796AE430-39FB-3255-8161-D52AFA28 EE2B]@0xffffff7f91872000->0xffffff7f91adbfff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[56AD16B5-4F29-3F74-93E7-D492B3966DE2]@0xffffff 7f91524000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[E5A48E71-70F5-3B01-81D3-C2B037BBE80A]@0xff ffff7f91862000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[619F6C9F-0461-3BA1-A75F-53BB0F87ACD3]@0 xffffff7f9181b000
         com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDANV50HalTesla(10.0)[7FE40648-F15F-3E18-91E2-FDDDF4C DA355]@0xffffff7f91ae6000->0xffffff7f91d8ffff
            dependency: com.apple.nvidia.classic.NVDAResmanTesla(10.0.0)[796AE430-39FB-3255-8161-D52AFA 28EE2B]@0xffffff7f91872000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[56AD16B5-4F29-3F74-93E7-D492B3966DE2]@0xffffff 7f91524000
         com.apple.driver.AGPM(100.15.5)[96D80366-46E3-3F9B-8CF0-E2126BD6893F]@0xffffff7 f93978000->0xffffff7f9398afff
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOPCIFamily(2.9)[56AD16B5-4F29-3F74-93E7-D492B3966DE2]@0xffffff 7f91524000
            dependency: com.apple.driver.IOPlatformPluginFamily(5.8.1d38)[5201D462-73A7-3107-B10C-D218D 9F90AC8]@0xffffff7f92303000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IONDRVSupport(2.4.1)[E5A48E71-70F5-3B01-81D3-C2B037BBE80A]@0xff ffff7f91862000
            dependency: com.apple.iokit.IOGraphicsFamily(2.4.1)[619F6C9F-0461-3BA1-A75F-53BB0F87ACD3]@0 xffffff7f9181b000
            dependency: com.apple.AppleGraphicsDeviceControl(3.8.6)[957EB27F-7D07-3C40-91F5-9B54652F06E E]@0xffffff7f93972000
BSD process name corresponding to current thread: kernel_task
Mac OS version:
14C109
Kernel version:
Darwin Kernel Version 14.1.0: Mon Dec 22 23:10:38 PST 2014; root:xnu-2782.10.72~2/RELEASE_X86_64
Kernel UUID: DCF5C2D5-16AE-37F5-B2BE-ED127048DFF5
Kernel slide:     0x0000000010a00000
Kernel text base: 0xffffff8010c00000
__HIB text base: 0xffffff8010b00000
System model name: MacBookPro6,2 (Mac-F22586C8)
System uptime in nanoseconds: 378366802444
last loaded kext at 42759621224: com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0 (addr 0xffffff7f9369a000, size 36864)
last unloaded kext at 229592396164: com.apple.driver.AppleUSBUHCI 656.4.1 (addr 0xffffff7f920f6000, size 65536)
loaded kexts:
com.apple.driver.AppleHWSensor 1.9.5d0
com.apple.iokit.IOBluetoothSerialManager 4.3.2f6
com.apple.driver.AudioAUUC 1.70
com.apple.driver.AGPM 100.15.5
com.apple.filesystems.autofs 3.0
com.apple.driver.AppleOSXWatchdog 1
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyHIDDriver 124
com.apple.driver.AppleMikeyDriver 269.25
com.apple.driver.AppleHDA 269.25
com.apple.iokit.IOUserEthernet 1.0.1
com.apple.driver.AppleUpstreamUserClient 3.6.1
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphics 10.0.0
com.apple.Dont_Steal_Mac_OS_X 7.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleHWAccess 1
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCLMU 2.0.7d0
com.apple.driver.AppleHV 1
com.apple.iokit.BroadcomBluetoothHostControllerUSBTransport 4.3.2f6
com.apple.driver.AppleIntelHDGraphicsFB 10.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleLPC 1.7.3
com.apple.GeForceTesla 10.0.0
com.apple.driver.ACPI_SMC_PlatformPlugin 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleSMCPDRC 1.0.0
com.apple.driver.AppleMuxControl 3.8.6
com.apple.driver.AppleMCCSControl 1.2.11
com.apple.driver.SMCMotionSensor 3.0.4d1
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCButtons 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleIRController 327.5
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBTCKeyboard 240.2
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBCardReader 3.5.1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeDataless 1.0.0d1
com.apple.AppleFSCompression.AppleFSCompressionTypeZlib 1.0.0d1
com.apple.BootCache 35
com.apple.iokit.SCSITaskUserClient 3.7.3
com.apple.driver.XsanFilter 404
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com.apple.driver.AppleUSBHub 705.4.2
com.apple.iokit.AppleBCM5701Ethernet 10.1.3
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com.apple.driver.AppleAHCIPort 3.1.0
com.apple.driver.AppleUSBEHCI 705.4.14
com.apple.driver.AppleHPET 1.8
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com.apple.driver.AppleSMBIOS 2.1
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Here is the crash report for the last time it crashed. I should mention it does not always give a report at all or even say it's restarted.

You have the MacBookPro6,2—the Edsel of Macs. It may have the logic-board defect that was covered by a recall program that has now ended.
Residents of the EU may be entitled to warranty service for up to six years after purchase.
Make a "Genius" appointment at an Apple Store, or go to another authorized service provider, to have the machine tested. The routine hardware diagnostics used by service providers do not detect the fault. There is a specific test for this issue that Apple calls "VST" (for "Video Switching Test.") Ask for it. A "Failed" result means that the fault is present.
You may be quoted a price of about $300 (in the U.S.) for a "depot repair," which involves shipping the unit to a central repair facility and takes about two weeks. For that flat fee, anything found wrong with it should be fixed, not just the logic board.
Sometimes the replacement part is also defective, so be prepared for that possibility. If you decide to pay for a new logic board, test thoroughly during the 90-day warranty period on the repair. Some owners have reported that they went through as many as three replacement boards before getting one that worked.
If you don't want to pay for the repair, you may (or may not) be able to work around the problem by disabling automatic graphics switching. To use the discrete graphics processor, you'll need a third-party utility to switch to it manually.
Often the problems start after an OS upgrade. If the upgrade was recent, and you have backups, then you can revert to a previous OS X version.

2.4Ghz MacBook Pro 2010 model doesw not connect to n network.

I have three Mac's one iMac, one Mac Mini (2010) and a brand new 13" MacBook Pro. I am using a Buffalo WHR-HP-GN wireless N router. All the computers except the MacBook Pro connect at N speeds, but the MacBook Pro connects at G speeds. All the computers are in the same room so distance is not the problem. I thought interference was the problem, so I turned off WiFi on the other computers and used Ethernet cables. Still the MacBook Pro would not connect at N speeds. I brought it to the Apple store and it connects at N speeds there. Any ideas why it will not connect here at home?

Yes it helps clarify, but no it doesn't answer your particular problem. The Wireless Network Access: Allow All would be the parameter I asked about.
You indicated it was 802.11b (only?) network. If so, it would be a pretty old unit. Linksys Model ?what? Perhaps you should check its firmware and see if there have been updates posted on the Linksys support site.

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I'm so 'over' the mis-match of info - great info from the US but NOTHING in Australia and no stockists and/or conflicting information.
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ANYONE? PLEASE ANYONE?

Hutch111,
if you have a 13-inch Mid 2010 MacBook Pro, you can get a MagSafe-to-emPower adapter in Australia from here. Since there’s a 75 W maximum through emPower receptacles, I’m not sure how well it would work with a 15-inch or 17-inch Mid 2010 MacBook Pro, since their AC adapters provide 85 W.

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I was wondering what is the max amount of ram can I put in my Macbook Pro?
Here is some specs of my macbook pro:
Version: 10.7.4 (Lion)
Processor: 2.66 Ghz Intel Core i7
Memory: 4 GB 1067 Mhz DDR3
Also I bought my macbook pro in 2010 when I had Snow Lepoard on it.

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https://discussions.apple.com/community/notebooks/macbook_pro
https://discussions.apple.com/community/mac_os?view=discussions
http://www.apple.com/support/macbookpro

My MacBook Pro 2011 model has a backlight issue- pls someone help

I have a early 2011 MacBook pro that has a backlight issue, im able to connect it to an external monitor just fine.
Brought it to a repair shop and they swapped the screen including the lvd cable but the problem still exist.
Have already spend a lot of money to no avail. What could be the issue? :(
Apple said it only needs a new screen which doesn't seem to be true.

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1713
It is under warranty https://selfsolve.apple.com/agreementWarrantyDynamic.do
If it is more than one computer and both chargers are not working I suspect you need to replace.
If it was just one Mac I might suggest reset SMC http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964

Internet very slow in MacBook Pro - 2010 Model

I am facing lot of issue while browsing any site .i have tried using all the browers but still internet is dam slow
i am Unifi 5mbps.when i perfome the speed test the result is dam good its about 4.89 mbps .
But if i browser any thing or stream any video its dam slow
please suggest me who can i improve the perfomance of the macbook pro and even intenet
Prasant Varanasi
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If you've tried several other browsers i.e Firefox/Chrome then you've done most of the troubleshooting for yourself.
The only other things you can do is try a different computer on your network to rule out the internet for good.
Then test in a new user account on your mac System Preferences > Accounts > New account.
If that fails then perform an Erase and Install:
Boot to OSX DVD.
Go to Utilities bar, Disk utility.
Erase the Macintosh HD partition and run Mac OSX install.

Restart on Macbook Pro 2010 model takes forever, unresponsive screen after restart.

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Hello welcome to the ASC user to user forums.
Take a look a these support documents
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2570
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1440
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1455
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3964
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1379
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1509

Any way to speed up my macbook pro 2010 model?

when it goes to desktop after login? i find it takes a few mins after logging in, to bring up everything on desktop etc?

Check to see how many Startup items you have in your Accounts preferences. Also, make sure you don't have many icons on your Desktop. Last, get a SSD drive. That little gear going around under the Apple at login doesn't even make 2 revolutions and I'm on my Desktop.
17" 2.2GHz i7 Quad-Core MacBook Pro  8G RAM  750G HD + OCZ Vertex 3 SSD Boot HD 

Help upgrading Ram of Macbook pro 2010 model 17 inchies

Hello , actually tomorrrow i upgraded the ram of my 2010 model which already had 4 gb 1067mhz ddr3 ram , i upgraded to 8 gb 1033mhz ddr3. but when i go in to Abou this Mac option it shows me 8gb 1067 ddr3. i even upgraded the os via internet still the problem arises. plz help

The new RAM is simply backward compatible and is running at 1067 as it should ... it's not going to run faster.

What do I have to do to my Macbook pro 2010 to get mirror display

how can I get my macbookpro 2010 to do mirror display

Go into Settings<Displays and select mirroring. Or, when another is connected, check you Menu Bar for a display icon and mirror from there.

Whenever I use the trackpad on my 17" Macbook Pro (2010 model) there is a small, trebly processor sound coming from within the enclosure.

Whenever I use my trackpad, there is a whirring, trebly sound coming from within the computer itself. It happens also when webpages are loaded or programs are compiled, but not when I use the keyboard or when the computer is in disuse. It has become louder over time, and it is obvious that when the computer senses input from the trackpad and must translate it, the sound is produced. Is there any way to reset the firmware or an option on the Settings menu that could perhaps help? I am concerned that it is a symptom of a larger problem. Thanks.

The question mark means the computer cannot find a bootable volumes so can;t do anything, That, combined with annoying sounds, strongly suggests a failed hard drive.
You can ask a "genius" at an Apple Rtail Store to test it but I'm pretty sure the drive is kaput. I'm hoping you had your data backed up.

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