MBP 15 is running and screen goes white with thin vert lines

Running normally and if I adjust the screen angle it goes white with lines.  Just started happening.  10.5.8 about 4 years old

Based on your post, that seems the most likely problem but it could be something else.  Before any repair is attempted, the problem has to be properly defined.  You may try iFixit.com and see if they can advise you, have a replacement part and attempt to fix it yourself.  This certainly depends upon all the chips falling into the right place with no guarantees of success.  You must also consider the age of the MBP and its worth vs. the cost of the repair.
Ciao.

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