Thanks for the replies!
It cannnot obviously be a plain fuse, since it is not
short-circuited (assuming it's still ok).
I guess the most plausible idea is that it is just some kind
of thermal-dependant component. Maybe a NTC or PTC. Still, how could I
replace this component? I should characterize it electrically.
Cheers,
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