So, I have informed myself well, I have the tools, and I have a friend willing to help. This friday, I'm putting on my operating gloves, and try to bring my beloved PS3 back from the dead. It may not be what nature intended, but dammit, I shall harness the powers of lightning itself and revive my trusted console! Man was not meant to live without it!
Wish me luck, and send me some eyes of newt if you have them. The Dark powers of Necromancy willing, I'll be finishing Dragon Age on my PS3 this saturday.