So I have a Backwards Compatible PS3 (from the MGS4 bundle) that recently stopped working and was showing some of the "Yellow Light Of Death" warning signs. Following some advice I found online, I took it apart to blow out dust, hoping that it would prevent the YLOD. When I put it back together, it won't even recognize that it is plugged in I am generally good at fixing things like this, but I can't be bothered right now to take on this particular headache/project. Replacing this machine with either a new or used one that features PS2 BC would be very expensive (and I wouldn't be able to migrate my data without my own machine working), so I am not especially interested that option.
So...has anyone recently had a PS3 repaired? I would like to ship it out for a professional fix, but I am dubious of the many sites online claiming to do this work (especially since the few I have contacted have not replied to me). I am eager to hear from anyone who has had their PS3 fixed recently - what service did you use, and would you recommend them?