Maxtor 6V250F0 shown with blown diode
Maxtor 6V250F0 closeup of diode
These pictures are of a Maxtor model 6V250F0 250GB 7200RPM hard drive. The owner noticed a burning smell from the drive after which it was unplugged. Upon being powered up, the diode was destroyed. A similar diode was removed from a Samsung model SP1614C 160GB hard drive and soldered onto this board to successfully repair it. Credit: THE_GFR