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Quick update, I ended up getting a replacement 5v Tvs Diode (after confirming it was a 5v diode) and once replaced and soldered on I got the same result, blinking Hdd light with a little smoke. So I have ended up removing the new diode and making the contacts good and clean, and have left the...

Thank you both for your efforts, especially KeelinTy. You've both saved me a lot of fumbling about, I shall let you know how I get on.

Thanks for the quick reply but I wasn't asking for permission. I like to tinker and have excellent soldering skills and was looking for advice as to what kind of diode to use and where to get it.

Hi, i am in the process of repairing the Pcb board for my Seagate Barracuda 2tb Hdd. I have identified the problem, it is a burnt out diode that has 'kvp 0.7am' on it. Could someone please suggest a good replacement diode and where to get it from. Thanks in advance.