IMac 24 makes a chirping noise

My iMac 24 (2008) makes a loud chirping noise, usually when switching apps, or when doing certain operations within an app such as iTunes, Photoshop, Safari, Firefox, Aperture, etc.
For example, this recording was made when I switched from Firefox to iTunes and opening the store: http://bit.ly/iChirp
It made this sound for a few minutes before I started recording. This is an internal sound, not a sound from the speakers.
What's wrong? Can it be fixed?

Your iMac should not chirp like any kind of bird?
Call your local Apple Retail Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider today and schedule an apointment to have it checked out.
Apple - Support - iMac - Service FAQ

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