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when screen dims before going to sleep, it will flicker until it goes to sleep or until i get start using it again... :(
 
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Try resetting the pram:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=2238

I've posted this link so many times people are going to think that this is all I know! My screen used to flicker and I reset the pmu and the pram and it hasn't flickered since. But as a reward I have a nice black x over my battery icon. You could try resetting the pmu also:

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=303319

I don't know if any of this will fix your problem, but it fixed mine and a few other peoples. Try the pram first and then the pmu. Then do the pram again. If you do get an x over your battery icon, call apple care and they should send you a new battery. Something in resetting the pmu clashes with the latest firmware and causes the battery not to be recognized. It could just be that there are a ton of faulty batteries. I'm not sure. Either way, good luck and I hope you enjoyed my novel!
 
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my screen doesnt flicker
but a lot of times it dims and gets bright a lot especially out of sleep
 
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my screen doesnt flicker
but a lot of times it dims and gets bright a lot especially out of sleep

Does it clear up after awhile? You could try resetting the pram. Apple knows about the screen flicker and screen problems in general, but they are not doing anything about it. They are just collecting data on the issue.
I would advise to reset the pram and give apple care a call. They wont be able to help much, but at least a case will be logged. The more cases logged the quicker apple will do something about the problem.
 
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My girlfriend's having the same problem, I'm taking her's in to get fixed, it's unbearable...
 
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yeah it bugs me beyond belief. once it idles for a while then it starts to flicker and wont stop until the screen saver kicks in. but i dont have applecare and have had my macbook for over a year so there is no taking it in to the apple store to get it fixed
 
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There are lots of conflicting reports about this screen flickering. My Macbook did it almost from new - I reset the PMU and it fixed the issue - it's definately not the PRAM doing this, it's to do with power management when the CPU is idle I think.
 
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Mine flickers when you wake it up from sleep, you see the desktop, flicker, then back to normal.
 
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There are lots of conflicting reports about this screen flickering. My Macbook did it almost from new - I reset the PMU and it fixed the issue - it's definately not the PRAM doing this, it's to do with power management when the CPU is idle I think.

I think you got some thing there. Ever since i reset my pmu and pram and have had the x over my battery icon, my screen hasn't flickered. Which makes me wonder if it is a batch of defective batteries or if it actually has something do with the cpu. Or if the battery is having some affect on the cpu? Won't know for sure until I get my new battery. I'm very curious about this issue though. I think apple is going to have a major recall of batteries soon.
 
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alright, well so far, problem resolved...reset both the PRAM and the PMU and didnt work when the pram was reset, so like everyone said above, it is most likely the pmu. apple should really do somethin about this. i talked with them and they told me to send my comp in for it to be repaired. i dont think so... :)
 
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I'm just about to reset my pram and pmu but i'm still sending my macbook in because the area to the right and left of the trackpad is turning black.

Anyway, quick question... should i remove my umm... not legit applications and music before i send it in?
 
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It might be a good idea.. :/
 
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I'm just about to reset my pram and pmu but i'm still sending my macbook in because the area to the right and left of the trackpad is turning black.

Anyway, quick question... should i remove my umm... not legit applications and music before i send it in?

You should back data up, but what business is it of apples what you have on your computer? They should only be focusing on fixing your problem, not sniffing around your files and folders like a nosey mom. :Angry-Tongue:
 
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You should back data up, but what business is it of apples what you have on your computer? They should only be focusing on fixing your problem, not sniffing around your files and folders like a nosey mom. :Angry-Tongue:

True...

when i do send it for a screen flicker issue do they format it?
 
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True...

when i do send it for a screen flicker issue do they format it?

They might. I would back everything up like they were. Better safe then sorry.
 
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I did the whole turn around with Apple regarding my flickering Macbook screen. You can find the results here:)

(That post has to do with other issues including the flickering, btw)

In my situation, the flickering was due to the inverter apparently, it was replaced and my flickering has ceased.
 

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