Dead bug behind iMac monitor..

I saw a bug crawl on my screen, so I tried to kill it.. Unfortunately it wasn't on my screen.. It was instead inside my screen. So behind the glass or whatever, there's a dead bug.. And I don't know what to do about it.. Any help? Thanks

you can try to remove the screen/front bezel (not easy) and remove the bug, or if you are unconfortable doing it, bring it somewhere to have a professional do it.
find your model here and see if it has instructions: http://www.ifixit.com/Device/iMac_Intel

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