My macbook pro screen keeps turning white

while i am using my macbook pro, the screen has been turning a pixelated white color.
i can still see the screen i was working on but it was like the brightness was turned up.
i have a macbook pro mid-2010 model without warranty or apple care
i just want to know what the problem is and how i can fix it without losing my data or spending cash
it would be very apreciated

Contact Apple.
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4088
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