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Camera not Working Any Ideas Why

Help my camera on my MacBook Pro is saying it cannot be detected. I went to do a zoom and it wouldn't load. I tried to open FaceTime its says it isn't there I opened hardware and it says it is not detected? This is a first.

Posted on May 6, 2022 12:14 PM

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Posted on May 6, 2022 12:47 PM

1ndirishfan wrote:

Help my camera on my MacBook Pro is saying it cannot be detected. I went to do a zoom and it wouldn't load. I tried to open FaceTime its says it isn't there I opened hardware and it says it is not detected? This is a first.


If the camera is not detected in >(Option key) System Information>Hardware >Camera



then you have a hardware issue



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair - Official Apple Support

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if the camera is recognized by system

Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support to test and compare your results


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May 6, 2022 12:47 PM in response to 1ndirishfan

1ndirishfan wrote:

Help my camera on my MacBook Pro is saying it cannot be detected. I went to do a zoom and it wouldn't load. I tried to open FaceTime its says it isn't there I opened hardware and it says it is not detected? This is a first.


If the camera is not detected in >(Option key) System Information>Hardware >Camera



then you have a hardware issue



Learn how to get your Mac fixed and how much it will cost. Mac Repair - Official Apple Support

Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support Get your Mac ready for service - Apple Support




if the camera is recognized by system

Try a SafeBoot How to use safe mode on your Mac - Apple Support to test and compare your results


Camera not Working Any Ideas Why

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