Harvey,
With the diode positioned as it is, the only modification you can make, changes the polarity of the board and is stupid. When you produce a completed modified board all ballsed up, only then will your excuse for another clanger hold water. When will the ball boards be on sale.
Please now promptly answer my previous query, as Alex is the one losing out here.
P.S. You have been on line, why not do your duty to Alex?
Buggered off I see.
Trevor.