:-( my PS3 just YLOD on me!

[DraconianAC]

This post has got me thinking. My 60GB PS3 has been with me since July of 2007. That makes it like 2 1/2 years old, and I'm not sure if the YLOD is real or a ploy. What I do know is that I've built 3 computers and applied Artic Silver 5 on all of my CPUs and some of my GPUs, but I'm a little scared to open up my PS3.

I've seen the video's on Youtube and I'm wondering if its worth the gamble to take it apart. If I could only take a look at the white compound without having to pry the whole thing open, it would make the decision a whole lot clearer. I know for sure I don't want to pay for another PS3. That's just ridiculous.

Anyone here like to share with me their experience?