>
> If you blast enough current thru them, like discharging a large cap, they
> pretty much have to fail open I would think.  I admit I haven't tried
> this.
> Hmm, I do have a roll of 0603 LEDs around here somewhere...


You'd have to blow the bond wire, or crack the die.
Seems reasonable, and I like the idea for the light flash.

According to hollywood, all you have to do is bash a villain's head into it,
and the whole thing should go up in a shower of sparks, smoke, and flame. :)
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