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Computer Power light turns on but nothing else. Why?

I have a IBM ThinkcentreJust Got done cleaning under my desk and now it wont work?Multi-system setupWhy does it do that?This is urgent!Thank you!

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It seems like your computer is unable to post. Do you hear a beep a moment after you turn it on? If so, it seems while cleaning, you simply unplugged your monitor cable. Now I know, before you even go looking back there, you're gonna say there's no way I un-plugged my monitor cable. But just do yourself a favor, check it, and once you've done that come back here and add some more detail to exactly what your computer does, and does not do. Does it beep? Does the HDD light flash? Describe the beeping, or it only 1 short beep? If it's many beeps, describe them. Do the fans spin? Do you hear a clicking? Does it turn itself off after a moment? Sorry for taking so long to reply, I didn't notice this was unresolved. I assume you've already taken all the cords out and replaced them. In that case it's unlikely but the only answer is, that something has bumped loose. In this case, it seems like it could be a RAM failure. But it is still odd that the power light would come on when pressed. Remove your power cord and VGA cable. If other cables are in the way, remove them too. Open your computers access panel and remove and re-seat the RAM. Inspect to make sure that there is nothing obstructing the spinning of the CPU fan, and that all cables are properly connected, nothing loose. Only the RAM should be removed and replaced. Re-assemble the PC and plug it all back in. Be sure to plug the VGA cable into the proper port, if you have a Video Card then plug it into that, instead of the port on the back of the motherboard. Turn on your PC, and write me a reply to inform me of the success.

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