Estimated cost of repair for 2006 iMac power button fix?

Bought a used 2006 iMac, worked first day, next day no response to pushing power button. Tried all the standard stuff.
Any ballpark idea of how much I might have to pay at the genius bar IF it's just a broken power button issue? Under $100? Under $50?

It's not quite that simple, you will need to contact your Local Apple Store or Authorized Apple Service Provider and ask them. Apple - Store Locator
Dennis

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Can you start from one of the OS disks and use the app Disk Utility?
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Quicktime likes RAM, so does your Mac in general, the amount you have is just sliding by.
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I purchased a 2006 intel iMac on craigslist. It worked fine the first day. Next day it wouldn't turn on.
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I am quite familiar with most Macs, i.e. resetting PRams, PMUs on my MBPs that I have owned for years. This iMac is a friends that have been having a chronic issue with the appearance od the power button not working, meaning when depressed, the unit will not respond. The iMac never turns on or off by itself.
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http://www.ifixyouri.com/16-ipad-repairs
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http://www.missionrepair.com/Apple_iPad_Repair_Services_s/431.htm
iGadgetResQ
http://www.igadgetresq.com/ipad-repair/
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