.... I know it sounds crazy , , BUT , , The "Reflowing" of the solder trick actually saved a PS3 that was destined for the trash heap . It got the "YLOD" , which to gamers of that system is the Yellow Led Of Death , and was well out of warrenty . I went on the net , found a video from someone that had like 5000 people respond back saying it worked for them , so I tried it as a "what have I got to loose" option , and it worked !!!!
The "process" was to take out the main board , use a heat gun for a specified amount of time on the offending chip , and then reassemble . The machine ran for 6 or 7 more months of daily use , and was finally replaced with a newer one .
Everything ive ever been taught about electronics says that it shouldnt have worked , , massive heat and Chips being a big NO NO , , but , darn it all , it surely did work ! ....... Before I threw anything similar away , I'd at least give that fix a try , if it IS reccomended by those in the know with that particular item ......