PSA: Surface Pro not turning on? throw it in the freezer

so my SP3 turned off yesterday by itself after I set it aside and then wouldn't turn back on. nothing worked to get it show any sign of life. everywhere I read from people with the same problem basically said I was SOL. FML

I was getting ready to go buy a new surface pro today when I came across this forum entry this morning.

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Here are my detailed steps in reviving my completely dead surface:
1. I used a Foodsaver vacuum wrap machine that i borrowed from my mother's place (She bought it on Amazon for $100 a month ago). You could also try using a ziplock baggy and sucking out all the air from it so that it won't create condensation/liquid damage on the surface. I also wrapped it with an additional plastic bag.

2. Then i place it in the freezer fridge flat (surface screen facing up) on top of a pizza cardboard box so that it doesn't touch the actual freezing fridge. I left the surface in the fridge for 3 hours - nothing more than that.

3. After 3 hours, I placed the surface flat (surface screen facing up) in room temperature for 2 hours.

4. After 2 hours in room temperature, I plugged the charger in. Then I did the usual power button and volume up button for 15 seconds, 2 second pause, and then 2 second power button. By now, It should start to flash.

5. If it doesn't flash yet, don't give up, keep repeating step 4. Once it starts flashing, the surface logo will start appearing but may shut down again a couple times. Keep pressing the power button down with 2 second intervals until the surface logo STAYS.

6. Once it loads further, WAIT for the AUTOMATIC UPDATE. After that, everything should boot up as it used to! I haven't had any problems since :)

7. Make sure to do a backup of your surface in case this happens again!

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thought what the hell, it's worth a try. put it in the freezer for 3 hours minus the airtight bag and pizza box. let it set in room temp for 2 hours, plugged it in, power button + volume up for 15 sec, and it blinks to life.

not sure how the freezer was able to get it to work again. hopefully this helps someone else