Hi all 
I have a weird computer problem and I am not sure what it is.
About 3 months ago, I made the very stupid decision to clean out my computer using a vacuum extension and brush. After doing so, the computer started acting funny.
I turned on the computer and it prompted me to insert the startup disk to reformat (oh no!)
So I cleared CMOS, following instructions carefully, and the problem seemed to go away.
But now, when I turn on the computer, it will often cycle power 3-4 times before finally engaging, and also even more often, it will hang indefinitely until I jiggle the HDMI cable where it connects to the port on the motherboard. Lastly, it has also twice given me the blue screen of death, but I have simply rebooted the computer and the problem seemed to fix itself.
Any idea what is going on exactly? I am thinking the motherboard is trashed.
The board is a DFI lanparty P35.
I have a weird computer problem and I am not sure what it is. About 3 months ago, I made the very stupid decision to clean out my computer using a vacuum extension and brush. After doing so, the computer started acting funny.
I turned on the computer and it prompted me to insert the startup disk to reformat (oh no!)
So I cleared CMOS, following instructions carefully, and the problem seemed to go away.
But now, when I turn on the computer, it will often cycle power 3-4 times before finally engaging, and also even more often, it will hang indefinitely until I jiggle the HDMI cable where it connects to the port on the motherboard. Lastly, it has also twice given me the blue screen of death, but I have simply rebooted the computer and the problem seemed to fix itself.
Any idea what is going on exactly? I am thinking the motherboard is trashed.
The board is a DFI lanparty P35.
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