M4400 - Camera upgrade possible?

Hi folks,

Just about to receive a previously loved M4400 that is missing 1 feature I need for work and personal use: the webcam.

The question to all the M4400 users out there is: has anyone replaced the camera module? If the only thing required for me to exchange the existing mic only module with a cam + mic module? Is a different bezel used?

What is the part or assy. number for the webcam/mic board? The bezel with openings? Ebay has some Dell bezelcams but none that specify for M4400 or E6x00.

I'll keep dragging my USB cam around for a while until I can figure this out, but it would be sweet to have it built in.

 

you'll need a new bezel and the camera module. not sure about part numbers.

 

Great! It looked as though that would work after reviewing the service manual, but unlike some others (Toshiba and IBM), the assembly/FRU numbers aren't listed in the service manuals.

Does someone have the detail for the bezel and cam taken from their system configuration profile in Dell Support? I tried calling by the gentleman wasn't much use in terms of finding spare parts that aren't whats already installed.

 

I don't know if this helps, but a quick look at my M4400's config shows the following:

• U600C, Integrated 0.3 Megapixel VGA Webcam with Single Digital Mic for WUXGA LCD
• FM220, BZL,2CCFL-RGB,W/MCPHN-CMR,MBAV

I hope this helps