MacBook Pro 3,1 - no video output

My MacBook Pro is exhibiting signs of graphics card failure. I can't get video output from the main screen or the DVI port. Apple claims I need a pricy logic board replacement. Anyone else had the same issue?

Coverage of this problem here:
http://blogs.zdnet.com/Apple/?p=2108
http://www.electronista.com/articles/08/08/08/nvidia.fault.in.macbooks/

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I have a MacBook Pro unibody autumn 2008 (core2duo and discrete GeForce 9600M GT with 512 MB + Firewire 800) and iMovie ´09.
I would rather use a Hard Drive video camera because of the storage and file transfer speeds.
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The purpose of this test is to determine whether the problem is localized to your user account. Enable guest logins* and log in as Guest. Don't use the Safari-only “Guest User” login created by “Find My Mac.”
While logged in as Guest, you won’t have access to any of your documents or settings. Applications will behave as if you were running them for the first time. Don’t be alarmed by this behavior; it’s normal. If you need any passwords or other personal data in order to complete the test, memorize, print, or write them down before you begin.
Test while logged in as Guest. Same problem?
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Since this is a user to user forum with no employees participation, your plea is a good a screaming into the wilderness. I suggest that you post your thoughts here:
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