Questions regarding YLOD

I've had my PS3 since the release and thankfully it's still running. However, seeing that many people are getting the YLOD problem I just wanted to ask few questions:

1) If YLOD hits the PS3, do you lose the data on the HDD?

2) Should I back up my HDD data? If yes, would appreciate it if someone could point me towards a good guide for it.

3) My PS3 has been heating up a lot lately, is that normal? And does the slim PS3 heat up less?

Thanks in advance :)

I've had my PS3 since the release and thankfully it's still running. However, seeing that many people are getting the YLOD problem I just wanted to ask few questions:

1) If YLOD hits the PS3, do you lose the data on the HDD?

2) Should I back up my HDD data? If yes, would appreciate it if someone could point me towards a good guide for it.

3) My PS3 has been heating up a lot lately, is that normal? And does the slim PS3 heat up less?

Thanks in advance :)

finalserenade75

I've had my PS3 since the release and thankfully it's still running. However, seeing that many people are getting the YLOD problem I just wanted to ask few questions:

1) If YLOD hits the PS3, do you lose the data on the HDD?

2) Should I back up my HDD data? If yes, would appreciate it if someone could point me towards a good guide for it.

3) My PS3 has been heating up a lot lately, is that normal? And does the slim PS3 heat up less?

Thanks in advance :)

finalserenade75

I see. Thanks very much, that helped a lot :)