Air Port Card not installed!!

Hi, I have had my brand new imac for about 4 months now. It worked fine up until 2 months ago. My airport card would just dissappear. Now the icon is not grayed out it is just not there. When I click on it, it says there is no airport card installed. I know there is one because when I 1st started it up I could connect fine and every now and again it would work. I just came home one day and found that it said no airport installed. I really don't understand what the problem is. I have taken it to the apple store twice and both times I was told It was fixed but after maybe a week I would do the same thing. I just got my computer back on Monday and today I cut it on and once again no airport installed. It is really frustrating because I am going to be taking online classes in Jan and I really need a computer that workes the way it is supposed to. Is there any sloution to this problem and if not how do I get a replacement computer.

HI and welcome....
Make sure your iMac recognizes the Airport Card using the System Profiler, instructions here.
My AirPort connection does not work
Is there any sloution to this problem and if not how do I get a replacement computer.
If you don't see the Airport card in the System Profiler following the instructions at that link, you need to take the iMac back to the Apple store. You can make reservations in advance here.
http://www.apple.com/retail/geniusbar/
Carolyn
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