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    1520 web camera not found

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by condor63, Sep 2, 2007.

  1. condor63

    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Tried device manager and i cannot see a web camera option or in the Bios, if the hardware was detected during power up then it would register correct.

    Had my display replaced and i believe somehow the technician disconnect my camera, i see no option as mentioned above to enable or disable this camera.

    any advice appreciated.
    Thanks
     
    condor63, Sep 2, 2007
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  2. Greg

    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    I know this is probably a dumb question, but the camera is still there is it not? As in do you know it is physically there?

    Either way, the new display doesn't have the camera or the cable is loose as you suspect.
     
    Greg, Sep 2, 2007
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    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    yes, the camera is physically there including the mic's, doesn't really matter anyway as Dell is replacing this 1520 for a new one (still in production) but i do use messenger for web chat's and is a bummer.

    I've used it before and now it's inoperable.
     
    condor63, Sep 2, 2007
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    The technician must have neglected to reconnect the camera ribbon after installing the new screen. It is most likely the connection pictured here and the only way to reconnect the camera.

    [​IMG]
     
    Gastric, Sep 2, 2007
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    condor63 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks and appreciate the picture.
     
    condor63, Sep 2, 2007
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    appreciate it again
     
    condor63, Sep 2, 2007
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    Wait, did you solve the problem?

    I got the same prob but I never opened my laptop / replaced my screen
     
    davron, Sep 22, 2007
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