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  • Zilicon
    Senior Member
    • Nov 2020
    • 152
    • Nigeria

    #1

    Y4 diode identification

    Please help me identify this zener diode.
    I find it hard to see the datasheet. The diode was found on 14TB 3.5" WD HDD

    I'm looking into having it replaced.

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  • truclacicr
    Badcaps Veteran
    • Apr 2019
    • 356
    • australia

    #2
    It's a 12V unidirectional TVS diode.

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    • Zilicon
      Senior Member
      • Nov 2020
      • 152
      • Nigeria

      #3
      Originally posted by truclacicr
      It's a 12V unidirectional TVS diode.
      Thanks

      Please can I have the datasheet?

      And please, how do I source for datasheet of stuff like this?

      S-manual.com was not really helpful

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      • truclacicr
        Badcaps Veteran
        • Apr 2019
        • 356
        • australia

        #4
        I haven't been able to find a datasheet. I just know from experience that HDDs have two TVS diodes (5V and 12V) at the power inputs.These can usually be replaced with SMAJ12A/SMAJ5A, SMBJ12A/SMBJ5A or SMCJ12A/SMCJ5A, depending on dimensions.Also be aware that there is often a 4A smt fuse (marked "S") in series with each diode.

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        • Zilicon
          Senior Member
          • Nov 2020
          • 152
          • Nigeria

          #5
          Originally posted by truclacicr
          I haven't been able to find a datasheet. I just know from experience that HDDs have two TVS diodes (5V and 12V) at the power inputs.These can usually be replaced with SMAJ12A/SMAJ5A, SMBJ12A/SMBJ5A or SMCJ12A/SMCJ5A, depending on dimensions.Also be aware that there is often a 4A smt fuse (marked "S") in series with each diode.
          Thanks a lot.

          S-manuals.com seem to lead me astray.

          TVS make more sense than what S-manuals is giving me, especially considering how it was arranged in the circuit.

          How wish there's a reliable website where one can identify these parts easily
          Last edited by Zilicon; 07-25-2024, 10:56 AM.

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          • harp
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            • Jun 2022
            • 648
            • Planet Earth

            #6
            Maybe this:
            BZX584C15

            https://www.alldatasheet.net/datashe...BZX584C15.html

            How wish there's a reliable website where one can identify these parts easily
            You are on it...
            Last edited by harp; 07-25-2024, 04:48 PM.

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            • Zilicon
              Senior Member
              • Nov 2020
              • 152
              • Nigeria

              #7
              Originally posted by harp
              Maybe this:
              BZX584C15

              https://www.alldatasheet.net/datashe...BZX584C15.html


              You are on it...
              Thank you.

              I saw something related too. All pointed to a zener diodes. Different diodes with different electricl characteristics.

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              • truclacicr
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                • Apr 2019
                • 356
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                #8
                It can't be a zener. A zener is far too slow, for a start.

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                • Zilicon
                  Senior Member
                  • Nov 2020
                  • 152
                  • Nigeria

                  #9
                  Originally posted by truclacicr
                  It can't be a zener. A zener is far too slow, for a start.
                  Exactly.

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