From: mhamill860@gmail.com   
      
   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   
      
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