Question GPU not working after deep cleaning the PC, VGA red LED is lit ?

[Focalmars]

The other day, I cleaned every part of my PC, from the CPU to the internals of the GPU. After I finished cleaning the PC, I could use it throughout the day with no problems. The next day, I played COD in the morning, and suddenly, the monitor went blank. I thought it was just some random restart the PC made, but I noticed it didn't turn on again. I tried turning the PC on again, and that the VGA red light is on. I searched everywhere on how to fix and get past the VGA red light, but nothing seems to do it. I don't know if its the GPU or the motherboard or something else entirely because the GPU seems to run well enough (RGB lights are on and the fans are spinning). I hope to get some other opinions as well as suggestions since I have tried everything 🙁 Thanks for the replies

Specs:
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600
Motherboard: B450 Aorus Pro
RAM: Ripjaws V Series DDR4 3200mhz
GPU: Gigabyte RX 5700 XT 8GB OC
PSU: Seasonic GC 650

 

[rgd1101]

how exactly did you deep clean your pc?

 

[Focalmars]

how exactly did you deep clean your pc?

I replaced the GPU thermal paste and pads, and cleaned the fans. All other parts were cleaned via aspirator and cotton buds. It was working after I cleaned it but after the next day it didn't. I really tried everything and I believe it may be the GPU. Any thoughts?

 

[drivinfast247]

I replaced the GPU thermal paste and pads, and cleaned the fans. All other parts were cleaned via aspirator and cotton buds. It was working after I cleaned it but after the next day it didn't. I really tried everything and I believe it may be the GPU. Any thoughts?

Maybe something in GPU overheated to the point of failure. Since it worked for a bit before crashing I'm betting its the VRM or VRAM.

Are you sure you used the correct size thermal pads? Are you sure they were installed in the correct area's?

 

[Focalmars]

Maybe something in GPU overheated to the point of failure. Since it worked for a bit before crashing I'm betting its the VRM or VRAM.

Are you sure you used the correct size thermal pads? Are you sure they were installed in the correct area's?

I tried feeling the GPU after it failed and it appears the area where the VRAM are located is frankly hot. Any suggestions on what size/type of thermal pads to use? Thanks for the reply!

 

[drivinfast247]

I tried feeling the GPU after it failed and it appears the area where the VRAM are located is frankly hot. Any suggestions on what size/type of thermal pads to use? Thanks for the reply!

If it no longer has ANY video output it's probably toast. Time to start looking for a replacement.