Why is my iMac making a rattling noise?

I've had my iMac for 2 months and it started making a rattling noise that has recently gotten worse.

Could just be normal Hard Drive noise, as per > iMac: Evaluating normal noises
If not, perhaps you should make an appointment > iMac - Service FAQ

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