Imac snow leopard 10.6.8 screen flickering

imac os x version 10.6.8 processor speed 3.06 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, memory 4 GB 1067 MHz DDR3 The screen is flickering. I have uninstalled Adobe flash, dusted the back of the screen (vent). Changed plug in's. I am on WiFi. I do not think I have done anything different to cause this. Any suggestions to fix this problem.

Please make a Genius Appointment and take it in for service.

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