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Old 05-27-2009, 04:11 PM   #21
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Originally Posted by yeria View Post
..so the low temperature won't make any difference. I mean, blackberries are not like ice packs....it's not like their internal parts start to morph into something else in low temperature. It'll only help silicon chips to break sooner.
I was bringing circuit boards back to life with a blast from a Freon can decades ago. Low temperatures can indeed kick start certain failing components by changing various electrical properties. So, yes, at a high level, they do indeed "morph" into something else.

Low temperatures will not break "silicon chips" and can actually result in much faster electrical transmission. There are many supercooled processors in existence.

It is very possible that the OP did indeed bring his BB back to life for a short period. Possible condensation issues are another story but that wasn't his immediate concern.

Low Temperature Physics is a well researched field that has many current applications in electrical systems.
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