CJT wrote:
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.

Hi,
Some diode has low PIV! Theory and real world situation is two different
thing.