Spykezxp
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Chiming in to try to help: You said that you "wiggled" the gpu (graphics card), but have you tried to completely remove it from the computer and then re-installing it? Make sure that you unplug the power from the computer before doing anything inside of it. Take the video card out and re-install it, not just "wiggle" it. You may not have a good connection with the video card.
Does you video card require power? What is the make and model? Did you mistakenly bump the power cable to the video card (while you were cleaning), and that is why you don't have video?
I would also take the fan that is causing problems and remove it completely from the computer so that you wont run into issues in the future. I do agree with Cobalt on the fact that you should replace the fan with a working one. You should not leave the side of the computer open because you will build up way too much dust and dirt into the system. Replace the fan with a working one and put the side back on. A computer needs to be cooled properly to function the right way.
Does you video card require power? What is the make and model? Did you mistakenly bump the power cable to the video card (while you were cleaning), and that is why you don't have video?
I would also take the fan that is causing problems and remove it completely from the computer so that you wont run into issues in the future. I do agree with Cobalt on the fact that you should replace the fan with a working one. You should not leave the side of the computer open because you will build up way too much dust and dirt into the system. Replace the fan with a working one and put the side back on. A computer needs to be cooled properly to function the right way.