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built in camera is NOT detected in iMac- not visible at all-- how do I resolve?

I have an older model iMac (2011) running High Sierra 10.13.6-- the internal built in Camera is not being detected- I have run the hardware troubleshooting and NO camera is detected. Obviously there IS a camera- but the machine for some reason is not recognizing it.

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Jan 7, 2021 6:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2021 8:30 PM

Had you attempted an SMC reset to see if that helps?


• How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support *

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


Some of these make a difference & restore function.

..Also NVRAM-or-PRAM reset may help too..


• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support *

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063


* Newer Macs sport different (M1) technologies may require

another path to check &/or reset their hardware. ~ These use

what's called 'Apple Silicon'. Learn about the Apple M1 chip.


Good luck & happy trails!

🌞🌿⛵️🎣🌻🐢⛄️🌤🌎

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Jan 7, 2021 8:30 PM in response to Creeia11

Had you attempted an SMC reset to see if that helps?


• How to reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support *

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201295


Some of these make a difference & restore function.

..Also NVRAM-or-PRAM reset may help too..


• Reset NVRAM or PRAM on your Mac - Apple Support *

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204063


* Newer Macs sport different (M1) technologies may require

another path to check &/or reset their hardware. ~ These use

what's called 'Apple Silicon'. Learn about the Apple M1 chip.


Good luck & happy trails!

🌞🌿⛵️🎣🌻🐢⛄️🌤🌎

built in camera is NOT detected in iMac- not visible at all-- how do I resolve?

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