From: legg@nospam.magma.ca   
      
   On Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:45:23 -0800 (PST), Mike H   
    wrote:   
      
   >I am trying to repair my Milwaukee M18 vacuum; model 0880-20. I left it   
   outside, it rained, and the rest is history.   
   >   
   >I have only a very rudimentary knowledge of electronics from building   
   Heathkits 45 years ago. That being said I am not afraid...   
   >   
   >Using my multi-meter as a continuity tester, I discovered a transistor that   
   got rusty from the rain and does not appear to be functioning.   
   >   
   >Can't seem to post a photo but it has 3 lines of text:   
   >   
   >IRF1404   
   >   
   >IOR P446D   
   >   
   >TONH   
   >   
   >Google search has not yielded any results. I do not have a schematic. The vac   
   is powered by a 18V lithium battery.   
   >   
   >In my testing I discovered if I connect a jumper between the left prong and   
   the center prong, the vacuum seems to operate normally. If that is safe to do,   
   I am happy to just solder a piece of wire between those prongs and call it a   
   day..   
   >   
   >Mike   
      
   Best not to jumper out anything to do with battery supply   
   or charging. You don'y indicate whether battery charge   
   is present or maintained.   
      
   Replace bad parts first.   
      
   Check charging status first.   
      
   RL   
      
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