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Diode Trio Test

  1. Check the three diodes for continuity by connecting an ohmmeter to both ends of each diode. Each diode should have continuity in only one direction. See Fig 1.
    Fig 1: Diode Trio Test
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  2. If continuity is present in both directions, a diode is defective and the heat sink assembly must be replaced.