Well, it worked earlier today, but then went back to the exact screen in the first post. I tried swabbing around the caps again, but to no avail. Oh well, I was aware that it was only fixed temporarily. I just hoped that it would be long enough to type my paper. :-/

EDIT- Cleaning #3 and its up again! Though, with some occasional sound crackly garbage. At least I know the caps for sure need replaced. Now to type that paper!