Moving bug behind screen.

Firstly, I am not making this up.
I just turned on my iMac to find a small bug climbing the screen. I cannot wipe it away as it is behind the glass. I cannot really tell what it is but it is about 4mm long and moves around from time to time, shaped like a tiny slug but leaves no slime trail.
The iMac is only a few weeks old and I have not had it apart so cannot understand how it got in there. More importantly, how should I get it out? I am reluctant to leave the iMac on in case the bug dies from the heat and is stuck there.

Hello dewlean
The outer glass panel is held in place by a series of magnets around the edge. If your the handy type it can be removed for cleaning with a set of mini glass suction cups. If not it's best to take it to your Local Apple Store or Service Provider and let them clean and remove the critter.
Dennis

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