Probably didn't fry it if it is of recent vintage.
Intel CPU's have thermal protection built into CPU to throttle down if overheat condition occurs.
With AMD thermal protection is controlled by the mobo. My Asus for instance came with a default to shut down at 65C. Without a fan running that will happen before system boots up.
So if you have a PC of recent vintage you might be OK. I cain't speak to manufactured PC's such as Dell, Compaq, Gateway ect. as I don't own one. I am talking about custom build's.
Get the fan working and hopefully you will be OK. You can try testing with the side off and a regular house fan blowing towards the CPU.
Charlie
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