I just got YLOD Questions!

Can i get my account back from this PS3?

Will Sony replace it at a charge?

Its 6 Years old a release console or older im unsure and has done well to last that long i guess! Still frusttrating i was just playing Dark Siders? Any Advice or tips Guys? Thanks ;)

Your account should be fine as you can login from another PS3, although your hard drive/current gamesave data can only be accessed via the console used to create it. In short, if you've synched your trophies these will be safe although you may need to start your games from the beginning unless you get the console up and running again and back up the save data to a flash drive or via the online storage option using playstation plus. You then simply transfer the saves to a separate console. If you want to bring the console back to life google the hairdryer trick, reflowing and reballing (cheapest and most unreliable listed from left to right) - sony's brandname in addressing YLOD counts for very little unfortunately so give them a miss (and yes they will charge you for a refurbished replacement which are notoriously unreliable). Personally, I'd suggest a reputable re-baller or a new console if you can afford it ......

I contacted Sony Europe ("UK Resident") and they were very helpful. They offered me a PS3 Slim in exchange for my Dead YLOD PS3 40GB version and £110.00 Pounds. A deal worth taking so i took it. I now have a 120 GB or 110 cant remember PS3 slim on they way! Excellent.