Tony Hwang wrote:
Stormin Mormon (on backup computer) wrote:

More likely burnt closed, or burnt short.

Hmmm,
The diode can burn up if reverse current is too much, I am saying this
from experience. Believe me!

Not much reverse current will flow through most diodes. There's no
indication he exceeded any peak voltage ratings.

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