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{{DeviceAlerts}}{{InfoboxDevice
|Title = SmartHome Powerlinc 2413S
|Picture =Powerlinc 2413S.jpg 
|Release Year = Around 2011
|Mounting Technology = Through Hole, SMD
|Capacitor Types = Aluminum Electrolytic, Tantalum
|Leak Risk = Low
|Batteries = None
|Destructive Entry = No
}}
The '''SmartHome Powerlinc 2413S''' (Also branded under parent company Insteon's name as '''Insteon Powerlinc 2413S''') is a serial modem that allows for Home Automation using a computer - for control of lights, outlets, etc. As the main method of communication with smart devices, the Powerlinc 2413S is a pretty important device for users with SmartHome/Insteon networks and a single point of failure for the entire network. Unfortunately for those users, the unit is built with extremely unreliable capacitors that may go bad in as soon as 2 years, and functional replacement devices have crept into high-3-digit figures in price. Fortunately for those users, the capacitors are through-hole, large, and can be repaired for less than $5 plus shipping.
==Known Issues==
===Symptom or Problem Encountered===
Green power LED is not on, or glows very faintly. LED may also briefly flash red when unplugged from power. Device is unresponsive.
====Causes====
*Aging and cheap capacitors have begun to fail.
====Solutions====
*Capacitor Replacement
==Disassembly notes==
The Powerlinc 2413S is constructed quite simply - 4 Phillips-head screws on the back of the unit hold the top shell in place. A daughterboard inside which holds the RJ45 port is screwed into standoffs, which also hold the main board in place with 2 other screws. Mains power is provided to the board with screw-in terminals that attach to wires on the main board.
==Original Parts==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Original Capacitors
!Board Ref.Num
!Capacitance
!Voltage
!Mount
!Type
!Brand
|-
|C3
|6.8 uF
|250V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|YICCON
|-
|C7 and C13
|10 uF
|35V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|SAMCON
|-
|C8
|10 uF
|16V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|FUJICON
|-
|C11
|100 uF
|25V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|FUJICON
|}
==Replacement Parts==
{| class="wikitable"
|+Replacement Capacitors
!Board Ref.Num
!Capacitance
!Voltage
!Mount
!Type
!Part Number
!Brand
!Links
|-
|C3
|10 uF
|400V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|ESX106M400AH4AA‎
|KEMET
|[https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kemet/ESX106M400AH4AA/13176451 DigiKey] [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/ESX106M400AH4AA?qs=XBt%252BB46Zr9jzS2UJtcZZuA%3D%3D Mouser]
|-
|C7 and C13
|10 uF
|50V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|EEU-EB1H100SB
|Panasonic
|[https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/panasonic-electronic-components/EEU-EB1H100SB/2689377 DigiKey] [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Panasonic/EEU-EB1H100SB?qs=MtOUKumLmnYO%252Bb5nw8AIiA%3D%3D Mouser]
|-
|C8
|10 uF
|16V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|ESK106M016AC3KA
|KEMET
|[https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/kemet/ESK106M016AC3KA/13176302 DigiKey] [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/KEMET/ESK106M016AC3KA?qs=gt1LBUVyoHnj9HuerWtbmw%3D%3D Mouser]
|-
|C11
|100 uF
|25V
|Through-Hole
|Aluminum Electrolytic
|UHD1E101MED
|Nichicon
|[https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/nichicon/UHD1E101MED/2598078 DigiKey] [https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Nichicon/UHD1E101MED?qs=piDHEgxQWrWM%2FHGqh4TumA%3D%3D Mouser]
|}
==== Kits ====
https://www.ebay.com/itm/325215828715
== References and Additional Information ==
https://forum.universal-devices.com/topic/13866-repair-of-2413s-plm-when-the-power-supply-fails/

https://1projectaweek.com/blog/2017/6/2/repairing-a-failed-insteon-powerlinc-power-line-modem-plm-2413u (this guide erroneously lists C7 and C13 as 100uF parts)
[[Category:2010s]]
[[Category:Networking]]