Quote: "So does it all work then?"
Yes, cleaning it fixed the problem.
Quote: "Usually i just give everythink a quick wipe, that works fine."
Should you really be touching the parts? You might zap it with static electricity and fry the memory or something.
Quote: "Also aren't those compressed air cans dangerous to breath in?"
Probably. It can also give you frostbite if you tilt it far enough and pull the trigger with the bottle over your arm because it will turn to freezing liquid.
Quote: "Try turning your keyboard upside down and tapping it a bit. If like me (especially work one) then about 5 years of crumbs come piling out."
My keyboard's actually more like 6 - 8 years old probably, and it's getting a little sick-loocking. I also can only press like 3-4 keys at a time.
Quote: "It's getting to be about time for me to blow out my computer again. The fans have occasionally made silly noises so that's always an indicator."
My graphics card starts to road at me with its fan, which is wierd because I don't think I heard it this time. It just slowed down, and it usually doesn't do that.
Anyways, all is good now. I was afraid for a moment though that I had lost my $240.00 Geforce 7950GT.