MacBook Pro (Late 2007): Display issues (shimmering) after DVD restore

Issue or symptom

A MacBook Pro (Late 2007, 2.4/2.2GHz) computer may have display issues or shimmering, if it is restored using the DVDs that came with the computer.

Solution

These issues can be corrected by applying the most recent software updates available for this platform.

To apply these updates, perform the following steps.

  1. From the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen, select Software Update.
  2. Click the Install button and follow the on-screen instructions to install the latest Mac OS X software updates for your computer.
Published Date: Feb 20, 2012