Holy cow! Are you kidding? It’s been re-incarnated all these times and you still won’t let it die in peace? 
The freezer? Maybe you should wrap it in bacon and throw it on a hot grill. 
Seriously though, the old Clips are known for their weak battery connections; maybe one finally let go. You got nothin’ to lose; open’er up and have a look-see. You can probably re-solder it if it’s come loose.
