[jaegerma]

> So, I left the Firecuda in the freezer at -18C for 30 minutes.

Just scrolled through the Ontrack website:

    Data recovery myths: why you should avoid the temptation of a DIY repair
    Suggestions we’ve seen online that definitely _will not_ help you recover your data include:
    - Putting your hard drive in the freezer overnight

:')

[rasz]

This isnt a hard drive. It worked because cold causes components to shrink and pulled BGA ram chip closer to the board. Cold spray is standard practice when diagnosing electronics defects.