my ps3 was already dead when this network "lock down" happened.
I got the YLOD 4 months ago or so. I called sony and they said since its out of warranty that i have to pay 150. screw that, why would i pay half the price of a new one for an old one that could just as easily get ylod again. the older models had more air intake holes/vents. computers need airflow but i guess it costs too much money to mold holes into something these days. now the slims have little slots all around the underside of it. this is not as bad since the slims have smaller chip architecture and produce less heat. anyway when i get a slim (CECH-2101) . The new model slims CECH-2101 have smaller RSX (graphics) chips. So they will use less power and produce less heat. Im also going to keep it about 1 foot away from an a/c vent. That should keep it chilled.
I wish we had this law in the US.
http://we-fearless-ones.blogspot.com/2009/05/playstation-3-durability-courts-ruling.html