Dell XPS M1530 :: Blue Lights Blink Then Go Out And No Apparent Boot Sequence Or Illumination On Screen

I recently suffered a complete failure of my xps m1530 which was purchased new from Dell in 2008.  The blue lights would blink then go out and no apparent boot sequence or illumination on the screen.

The suggestions led to a diagnostic determination that the problem was likely a faulty Nvidia chip which, of course, is integrated into the motherboard.  The solution was either to replace the MB ($165) or to watch a Youtube video regarding a method whereby a small torch or even a hair dryer might be used to reestablish the pin connections.  I watched the video, used the torch as suggested, and my computer now works as it should.