Computer will not power

Model Compaq SR2020NX system # RE473AA Vista

System worked very well.  Opening the case, a lot of dust from the vacuum cleaner.  Plugged a second hard drive.  PC Jack in the power cord again... nothing.   Power LIGHT flashes.  A out a hard drive... nothing.  Replaced, Vista hard drive with a hard disk XT (original Compaq HD)... nothing.   Reinstalled Vista drive.   Has the power first, hold the button for 10 + seconds... nothing.   Set the power selector to 220 and back to 110... nothing.    Used compressed air to blow off the dust... nothing.   I tried 3 different power cords... nothing.

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