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    I think I received a Gigabyte P34G V2 from XoticPC with a bad Webcam :(

    Discussion in 'Gigabyte and Aorus' started by DeMiNe0, May 30, 2014.

  1. DeMiNe0

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    So, I think I received a Gigabyte P34G V2 from XoticPC with a bad Webcam. I just attempted to use skype, and it doesn't detect the webcam. It also doesn't detect it in the device manager on Windows 8.1. I can't seem to find any information anywhere on what chipset the webcam runs, and I don't see any drivers listed for the P34G V2 webcam.

    I called XoticPC, but I keep getting a voicemail box. I also e-mailed [email protected] as well. The laptop goes through a "QA" and "Testing" stage for an entire week with XoticPC. It's really unacceptable for them to be shipping out bad hardware when they claim they've been QA testing it.
     
    DeMiNe0, May 30, 2014
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    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    I have the same "problem". Also looking for an answer. I had the impression it was software though. Don't know why.
     
    destinationsky, May 30, 2014
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    Is there a hotkey (fn button combo) that enables or disables the webcam? The webcam might just be disabled.
     
    R3d, May 30, 2014
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    destinationsky Notebook Evangelist

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    Yes, fn-f12. Thanks for the help.
     
    destinationsky, May 30, 2014
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    I was going to say to check in the BIOS. I have seen it disabled there as well.
     
    sneaky2toes, May 30, 2014
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    I had to login and update this thread (I know, a year later, but I totally forgot about it). The FN-F12 hotkey fixed my webcam issue. Thanks so much!
     
    DeMiNe0, Mar 23, 2015
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    Prostar Computer Company Representative

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    Happens all the time with systems that have a hot key toggle. Glad it's working!
     
    Prostar Computer, Apr 3, 2015
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