SMD Reference
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I saw some questions in regards with how to identify the part when working with SMD components. Yes, it´s a pain in the neck; manufacturers do not have space enough for all the letters/numbers on the part itself, so they put a very "random" reference and we just deal with it.
No worries, everything has a solution except death (as of today). To identify the SMD part just follow the next steps:
1.- Identify the SMD component that is faulty.
2.- Identify the reference on the silk screen.
3.- Grab a cold can of your favourite soda/beer.
4.- Identify the package the component has (SOT-XXX). This could help: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small-outline_transistor
5.- Now go to https://smd.yooneed.one/
6.- Click on the button with the same two first digits of the reference identified in (2)
7.- Search for the entire reference on the list. It will most likely have several options for the same reference. Here is when you have to use the information of (4), since there are not many options for the same package.
8.- Once identified, just drink the can you got in (3).
9.- (OPTIONAL) put on your shades. Now you will feel cool AF; you cracked the code xDDDD.EDIT: SIZES
When searching for replacements, it is important to take into account the size of the component since one component for an specific value con be manufactured in different sizes (i.e. capacitors).This chart can be handy:
https://www.topline.tv/sizechart.html
I know that we will see exceptions (everything has at least one exception), but it is a good start. I hope it helps!!!
