My Imac Does not start even after follow all recommendations of the community. I am very desappointed with Apple. Please Advice

I have a IMac 27" Core I7 Mid 2010 w/ Upgraded OS Mountain Lion 10.8.5 but I can't start it even after follows recommendations of the community. Please Advice
I am very desappointed with Apple

Imagine calling to your Doctor and saying "I'm unwell. Please advice (sic)"? What would he say? I think he'd start by asking a for a whole lot more information, wouldn't he? So, same here.

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