Computer won't start after power outage

After a circuit breaker was shut off the computer won't start. I cleaned out the computer and got the light to go green by putting a hair dryer to it.
When I push start button and hold it up to 10 seconds it will not start.
The computer is a compaq presario sr5130nx

Typically what happens during a power outage is not good. It can do strange things. If it took using a hair dryer to get the green light on the back to come on, that is a bad sign. HERE is a troubleshooting guide for power supplies. Start with that.
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