Slow laptop Pt2 :(

[JohnDotCom]

Originally Posted by Zeb

I have no idea, but it works! At least for long enough to rescue your data.....

This typically works when there is a problem with spindle or armature control motor or bearings, or stuck contact on Surface face, freezing them basically shrinks the mechanical components just enough that they may operate as normal for a short time after wards. Sometimes it takes a couple of hours sometimes a couple of days but it will quickly fail again.
Always BACKUP your information and have SMART turned on in Bios.
This method is completely ineffective if the problem is with the logic board.
Always put in a Anti Static Bag before putting in Freezer.

[Zeb]

Oops...put mine in a freezer bag..lol...seemed logical to me!