*HELP!!! Computer Won't Power Up...Shuts Off!*

Ok, I'm not sure if this is the right section, but I'll post here anyway. Mods please move if needed.
Here's the problem:
Several days ago, I went to put my computer to sleep mode before heading to bed. Usually takes a few seconds before the screen shuts down and it goes into sleep mode. After 5 minutes I noticed that the monitor was still on. Went to move my cursor and the mouse was not responding. My computer had basically froze. So me wanting to go to bed, had just pushed the power button on the front of the computer to turn it off. Fast forward to the morning. Pushed power button on...screen turns on with Apple logo and rotating circle thingy (please excuse the non-technical terms). After about 2 minutes, I hear the fan just about to turn on and the computer shuts off! I try it again...same results. Checked the manual and thought re-setting the PRAM settings (Option, Command, P, R) will fix things. Nada. It's been going on for about a week now. I'm not a technical person with computers, so I'm an my ends wit here. This computer is too big to lug over to the Apple Store. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
HELP!
Lost worm in an Apple...

Can I do this at home or do I have to take it to the
Apple Store?!
No, you can do it at home.
Where can I get this Disk Warrior?
You can purchase it online.
http://www.alsoft.com/beforeyoubuy.html
Is there any other way to do it w/o losing my data?
Unfortunately, NO.
-Bmer
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