Loud clicking and squeaking from my mac and locking up.

Hello,
Last march my family bought a 24in. imac (info below).
Now about half a year later, it has started to act up.
Every day or two, while using it, a loud clicking and squeaking sound will start and the computer will lock up and won't let me do anything until the sound stops.
I'm 99% sure that it's the hard-drive, will apple replace it under their warranty?
and also if I call to find out and it's not covered will I get charged for the conversation?
I do have all of my files backed up, but I do NOT want the hard-drive to fail right after my warranty ends.
Any suggestions?

Hello BAB222
The iMac's Hardware is covered for 1 year, don't wait call your local Apple Service Provider or Apple Store and take it in for service.
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/
You may be charged if you call Apple Support, but not the local Service Provider or Apple Store.
It's not to late to buy Apple Care for your iMac, if you are within the first year.
Dennis

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