Problem - loose connection (presumed)? Full screen graphical distortion.

My Macbook pro (bought last November) has developed a problem in the last week.
The screen will glitch - like as shown in this photo
http://www.flickr.com/photos/theotherblackstuff/3617817234/sizes/l/
Sometimes tilting the screen forward or backwards slightly will temporarily resolve the issue, sometimes just applying some pressure near the base of the screen (at the back) will.
It strikes me that it would be caused by a loose connection...
Will upload a video...

Hi,
I'm having the very same problem, but my MacBook is out of Applecare. Same behavior, same rudimentary remedy.
Since my machine is not covered, I'm pretty much going to have to do this on my own then, aren't I? So could someone point me to a guide on how to repair this thing, because I'm getting incredibly frustrated.

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