Hello! I post this in the labview discussion forum due to I could not find a cRIO hardware forum! Please correct me if there is.
Today I had a cRIO that did not work properly. I opened it up for cleaning. First notice was a diode that had loosened from its solder position (both positions - it was totally loose), near the power connectors.
This diode also has a small "bulb" in the plastic so it looks like it has been destroyed.
The diode has "BFP 9AA" printed on it, and is located at position U29 at the cRIO board.
Please see the attached pictures.
What could have been the main source for this to happen so we can prevent this from happening in the future - it is no use to put in a new cRIO and let the same thing happen over time?
What is the pupose of this diode?
I do not wish to solder it back due to warranty(!), and not knowing if the diode is functional or not.
Thanks in advance!!
