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I have a simple circuit in which I control some LEDs via an MCU and DMG2302UK ( N-channel MOSFET )

The circuit worked perfectly for some time, and suddenly the LED were always-on (very dim), there was some sort of leakage current, changing the resistor and the capacitor didn't help, it only worked again when the MOSFET was changed with a new one.

Note that the MOSFET was switching successfully as I can see the LEDs turning brighter when switched ON, but it just doesn't turn completely OFF

I imagine that something might have damaged the MOSFET but not sure what, the main thing I am thinking about is not connecting a resistor between the gate and the EN pin which might have damaged the MOSFET with time as per this page

What do you think might have damaged the MOSFET ? and how to enhance this circuit ?

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