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Freezer method likely won't work, since the problem is likely the actuator arm unable to seek as opposed to being stuck.
Two DIY things to try:
1. Try making setting it to "slave"; if still no good, try hooking it up to another computer.
2. Since the problem is likely a seek issue, the data can likely be recovered using low-level data recovery software without opening the drive.
With all that said, assuming none of the data is illegal nor trade secrets, shop prices at the various data recovery places - OnTrack had a good reputation, but not sure how good they are now or even who owns them.
Seagate may be the best choice, nevertheless, since they built the drive and presumably recover lots of them.
SS numbers, tax records, CC numbers (ie. via credit reports), etc are not secrets ... much of what many people think is so sensitive isn't. I wouldn't sweat it ... if the data is worth 10K+ to you in time / hassle to get back, then $3K or whatever for data recovery is a no brainer to get back to business fast.
Ron
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