yea, ill give the ylod fix a try soon. Hopefully it works long enough to get my disc and a couple save files. kinda stuck though as I just preordered a ps4 and dont really want to buy another ps3 just for this game and a few others. Needs a price drop bad.
I have had the systems go back to YLOD after the fix. Usually get a few weeks out of them before that. But you can just repeat the steps and it will usually work again. If it fails in a week or so it is most likely that you did not get it hot enough.
Here are some other help full tips:
1. Take pictures with your camera or smart phone at every level of disassemble. Makes it much easier to put back together.
2. If you end up with and extra screw or two don't panic. The system will be fine with a few missing screws if you happen to mess up.
3. When in the oven make sure the board is as flat as possible with the solder balls facing up. (This is so the solder doesn't run or drip, it shouldn't normally do this anyway but be safe)
4. Make sure you let it cool slowly and do not put it back together until completely cooled down. Cooling to quick or messing with the board while hot can damage it.
Good Luck