chelsea24,
Perhaps it would help if you could please post what model imac you have.
I'll assume it is the newer type intel based imac that is silver with a black apple logo on front, or is it one of the older ones? (I'm typing this on an eight year old G4 imac lamp-style one)
Do you have applecare with it? Is it still under warranty?
You can also go to
www.appleinsider.com or
www.macrumors.com and click forums and ask there.....people are always on there and you will get help quickly.
Good luck!
You're right wing conservative mac friend

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Frank D.