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   El 30/01/2024 a las 21:45, Mike H escribió:   
   > 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   
      
   If you short the gate to the drain the MOSFET becomes a current source   
   and will burn in a while. The problem is in whatever part drives the   
   gate (the left prong).   
      
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   Saludos   
   Miguel Gimenez   
      
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