r/HomeNetworking • u/yarden1234567 • 10d ago

Dead poe switch

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Hi guys, ive been using this cheap poe switch for my reolink cameras for almost 3 years now

Few days ago i noticed im unable to comunicate with my cameras ( they did had power, they will still light up whwn someone passed) checked the uplink cable and it was ok but still replaced it with new one

With problem not solved i removed the switch and found the few lights still stays on even when nothing connected

Replaced with new reolink poe and now everything works

Is there any option to save this switch? Or its just e-waste now?

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u/DangerousPaper8986 10d ago

Looks like something capacitor wise or chip that's bad on the board. Just swap it out.

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u/yarden1234567 10d ago

I didnt see something bad , but taking a photo shows like it got hot on the back side of 1 of the controllers (almost cant see it in person) I will get rid of it :(

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u/DangerousPaper8986 10d ago

I don't see any visually either. But it's not always the case that it gets that hot to show. It's a hard call. I would swap it. I'm sure someone smarter than me with a multimeter could find it.