The diode conducts when the end with the line is negative.
This means that when used as a rectifier, the end with the line
is the plus end. That obvious diode has the correct end to ground.
I do suggest that if you leave that mess as-is, use plenty of
vinyl tape! I've been known to do that. Its not OK, well it IS perfectly OK
electrically, just leads to nasty comments on Videokarma.
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