A bunch of colored lines appear and the computer doesn't respond. [ Edited ]

[PuffyPops]

1. Pavilion dv5 1127 cl

2. Vista

3. None

4. None

This started happening randomly, and I am honestly not sure why it is occurring. My computer randomly enters this state where the screen is filled up with colored lines, and all I can do is turn it off and restart it. It only takes like 20 minutes after being turned on again to re-enter this state, however sometimes it won't enter it for a while. (Hence me being able to post this)

http://i41.tinypic.com/29lfxig.jpg

http://i40.tinypic.com/90t7oi.jpg

Interestingly enough, the first dozen times it happened the screen was mostly back with evenly balanced colored lines. Just recently, earlier today, the screen took on a bluish tint as it displayed the lines, and even more recently a greenish tint (as seen in the pictures).

[CherylG]

Looks like video chip failing. You might consider the service here which several members have used with good results. The link to his 'About Me' page has email & phone info if you want to ask opinion about your laptop before committing.