well since the discussion here has gone on since I last commented, I'd
just like to add that the system is running perfectly fine. haven't
had a single problem with it.
checked the temperatures and such too, everything seems rather normal.
also, as I stated before, it was confirmed that it was not 'red hot'
but simply arching inside the component, so it was lighting up, but
not getting 'hot' persay. which is why it did not unsolder itself, or
blacken the area around it. I haven't turned the thing off in days,
and as I said, no problems. cheers!