Macbook Pro Display Problems

I have a Macbook Pro thats 2 years old.
Everyday now the display just goes black, I get no picture but there seems to be power still going to the screen because you can see the black going brighter when you turn the brightness up.
The only way to get the picture back is take the battery out, press power button for 10 seconds, restart and reset prams.
I have also reinstalled the OS twice.
It happens a few times a day and seems to be getting worse.
Any ideas appreciated
Thanks

Hi D,
I am not aware of the 9400 having a similar volume of issues. All hardware will have a certain percentage of issues, but the 8600 is/was well above the norm. I don't believe the same is true of the 9400, and if it is, there still isn't a special repair program for it. I recommend perusing the 2008/later MBP forums.

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