MacBook pro frozen and display is pixelated / fragmented
I was watching an avi file through VLC when the computer froze. The sound continued but I could not force quit or use the mouse or keyboard, so I shutdown manually with the power button. I tried to reboot, but the Display was pixelated / fragmented (on the grey startup screen), and the computer was frozen. Again, I manually shut down, then tried to power on again in safe mode.. It began to load in safe mode, but as the bar was progressing it again froze (the display was still pixelated during this process. I let the computer rest for 20 mins while turned off, and then once more tried to reboot in safe mode.. Problem remained. I tried doing it with the power plugged in and out. It is about 5 years old this mac book pro, and is running on snow leopard, all software was updated about a month ago (so I don't believe there are any software updates that it is lacking to run effectively). Luckily I did a huge backup 2 days ago, but I have done some work in the meantime, and need my computer for work. I have booked an appointment at the genius bar, but was hoping some lovely person out there may have a quicker fix, or at least give me an idea of what I'm up against. Cheers.
Try re-setting the NVRAM and the SMC
Reset PRAM/NVRAM
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379>
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
<http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964>
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