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Have reverse-connected power to Nuvi 260W. Has blown a component which I suspect is a protection diode but cannot identify to replace. Would like to get hands on a circuit diagram please.

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These diagrams are not available to the consumer and are proprietary to the manufacturer given that the product is still covered under warranty repair.

Remove the part and using an ohmmeter, determine if its shorted. If it is a diode, you don't have to use a SMT diode, a leaded part will do just fine, like a 1N4001-1N4007 or smaller series diode. It may be difficult to solder but is is possible.

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