MotivesbySonny
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Q: Camera problem!

Hi,

 

When I try to capture a video in iMovie with the built-in camera. Every time I adjust the screen to get better angle, the camera turn off. I brought my Mac Pro to a local store more than once. They tested and told me something wrong with the hard drive. I recently upgraded a new solid state hard drive, and reinstalled Yosemite hoping it will solve the problem but, the camera still turns off every time I adjust the screen (even a small movement). The same happened when I try to use "ScreenFlow". Does any body know what caused this? Any helps would be greatly appreciate.

 

Thanks so much guys!

 

Sonny

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7.4)

Posted on Mar 26, 2015 9:52 PM

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  • by TheSnapDude,

    TheSnapDude TheSnapDude Mar 26, 2015 11:10 PM in response to MotivesbySonny
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    iPhone
    Mar 26, 2015 11:10 PM in response to MotivesbySonny

    Could be a problem with your logic board

  • by spudnuty,

    spudnuty spudnuty Mar 26, 2015 11:17 PM in response to MotivesbySonny
    Level 5 (7,097 points)
    Mac OS X
    Mar 26, 2015 11:17 PM in response to MotivesbySonny

    It will make it easier to help you w/ your problem to know the exact model, size, year built, RAM installed and OS you're running.


    "Every time I adjust the screen to get better angle, the camera turn off. I brought my Mac Pro to a local store more than once. They tested and told me something wrong with the hard drive."

    Idiotic!

    Sounds like a camera cable problem.Usually failed at the hinge point.

  • by EZ Jim,

    EZ Jim EZ Jim Mar 27, 2015 10:25 AM in response to MotivesbySonny
    Level 7 (22,547 points)
    Mar 27, 2015 10:25 AM in response to MotivesbySonny

    MotivesbySonny wrote: Does any body know what caused this?...

     

    From your symptoms, you certainly have some hardware problem(s).

    Only a trained Apple Service Technician can authoritatively identify

    the cause of your trouble.  The Tech can also fix it if you want to do so.

     

    Unless you have a current backup of your MBP, make one now.

    Then use the final "Troubleshooting" suggestion:

    "... contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service."

     

    When the service has been completed, ask for a demonstration that

    your camera works properly before you take your Mac home.

     

     

    Message was edited by: EZ Jim

     

    Mac OSX 10.10.2