alt Hacker NewsThe 1N4001 diode is only rated at 1 A but the article says that the phone draws 2 A at times. Might be worth using a higher rated diode or two in parallel for greater reliability.
The 1N4001 diode is only rated at 1 A but the article says that the phone draws 2 A at times. Might be worth using a higher rated diode or two in parallel for greater reliability.
It will probably be fine, since the 1N4001 is also rated for temporary spikes to 30A.
"For 1N4001 Diode, the maximum current carrying capacity is 1A it withstand peaks up to 30A."
https://components101.com/diodes/1n4001-diode-pinout-datashe...
They're also cheap as chips, so worst case if it blows they can swap out for 2 of them like you suggest.