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Blew up Sansa Clip Zip with 24 cig lighter....possible to repair?

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Vladimir:
I was using a USB cigarette lighter charger in a 24 volt vehicle, which charger was rated for (12/24V) but found out the hard way they USB charger worked with 24v only for so long (about a week).
Unfortunately we didn't work out it was the USB charger until 2 clip zips had died!  :'(

Was going to just buy a couple more until I found out how much they are going for these days - and that replacement models don't do rockbox...gutted!

So I am wondering if they might be repairable.  Attached is a photo which shows the 1 obvious component that is blown.  Thought I could try replacing that but need to identify what it is first....anybody able to help there?

Otherwise anyone know a source for new or second hand Clip Zips for a reasonable price?

Mihail Zenkov:
According to http://www.s-manuals.com/smd/s2 this is switching diode (https://www.futureelectronics.com/en/diodes/switching-diodes.aspx) sd106ws. Datasheet for it: http://www.s-manuals.com/pdf/datasheet/s/d/sd106ws_tip.pdf

gomezz:
You may want to consider something like this for future use

http://www.maplin.co.uk/p/moonraker-24v-convertor-1-way-5a-max-load-a07ka

Or use a USB portable power pack to power / charge your Clip Zip.  But does a fully charged Zip not last you through a day's driving?  My Clip+ will last me a day and a half.  Or do you do overnighters in your truck with no access to mains?

Vladimir:
Thanks, only just saw replies as didn't have notifications on.

Gomezz, we don't have the vehicle anymore.  It was a campervan so I just rewired the cig lighter to the 12v camper battery to fix it.

Mihail, where might I buy one of these?  Have done a bit of googling for "sd106ws" but can't find much (in english anyway!).

Mihail Zenkov:
http://www.chipdip.ru/product1/8413850905/
http://platan.ru/cgi-bin/qwery_i.pl?code=+sd106ws
http://www.digipart.com/part/SD106WS

Or you can try search for replacement: http://www.comchiptech.com/cms/UserFiles/02-Cross%20Reference333869.pdf (CDBF0245, SD103AWS, 1PS76SB21, MA2J729). But before buy, check datasheet for it: it should have same size (sod-323), voltage and current (should be 30v/200mA or more) to be sure.

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