From: trepidation@example.net   
      
   On Sat, 1 Jul 2023 14:14:23 +0100, Rayner Lucas wrote:   
   > In article ,   
   > lhbernbaum@gmail.com says...   
   >> On Saturday, May 27, 2000 at 2:00:00 AM UTC-5, Kurtis Bahr wrote:   
   >> > There is a spike suspression device on the board right after the   
   >> > fuse. If the unit got a spike it shorts out. The symbol looks kind   
   >> > of like a diode. If it is shorted then clip one lead and it will   
   >> > work fine. You'll need to replace it if you want to have this cheap   
   >> > type of spike suspression for the future.   
   >   
   >> Kurtis, your name keeps coming up regarding old Pioneer Elite Laser   
   >> Disc Players. I read your advice about cutting the lead for the   
   >> Varactor diode on the power board of CLD-59 player. I have one of   
   >> those and just tried to use it but found it wouldn't power on. Checked   
   >> the onboard fuse which was blown. Removed the power board and   
   >> unsoldered the Varactor Diode. Would like to know where to purchase a   
   >> new diode and the specifics as to what I'm looking for (specs of   
   >> thediode). The one I've removed is black with a yellow stripe on one   
   >> end and has markings that say KIV 420. Suggestions would be much   
   >> appreciated. I've gone to the Digikey web site but just don't know   
   >> what I'm looking for.   
   >> Also, any suggestions on where to purchase a replacement fuse? Thank   
   >> you.   
   >   
   > I don't know if Kurtis is still reading the group, ...   
      
   After TWENTY THREE YEARS?!?  Ya think?!?   
      
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