Vertical lines of color on bottom 2/3rds of screen after waking

This occurs when waking my MacBook Pro (8/2007 purchase) rendering it unusable. I have to shut down leave a few minutes then start up. Even then a faint horizontal line between the good area and problem area displays during start up. Repairable (e.g. faulty display connection)?

Howdy GrammaLinda,
It sounds like you are getting some colored lines running up and down on your iMac. I would suggest using these steps from the following article to help resolve the issue, named:
Apple computers: Troubleshooting issues with video on internal or external displays
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1573
Reset the system
You can reset the Mac's parameter RAM and SMC.
Reset the resolution
Start by resetting the Mac's parameter RAM. If the display does not come up, was previously set to an unsupported resolution, and still results in no video:
Start up in Safe Mode.
From the Apple () menu, choose System Preferences.
Choose Displays from the View menu to open the preferences pane.
Select any resolution and refresh rate that your display supports.
Restart your computer.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Sterling

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I did not spill anything or drop my MacBook. A week ago, it was fine. And then I picked it up and opened it to check something, and my screen was SCREWED. Nearly half of the screen is filled with colorful, vertical lines. Between the lines is filled in with white. I can't see anything underneath and makes it so difficult to use my MacBook.
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