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computer says no camera attached

imac says there is no camera attached,but there is

Posted on May 31, 2014 5:42 PM

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May 31, 2014 9:36 PM in response to nciccone

You may try & see if function of the camera may be restored via a reset.


Read through the article(s), & try actual resets at least once; if the other

troubleshooting ideas fail to change the situation before SMC/PMU reset.


If your iMac is not an older PPC G4/G5 model, use the Intel reset link.


•Resetting the iMac (Flat Panel G4 PPC) Power Management Unit (PMU)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1712


•Resetting iMac G5 PPC SMU (PMU) varies w/ certain models: see search

https://www.google.com/#q=iMac+G5+pmu+reset


Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964


Also it may be of interest to see if this other item could help resolve the issue.

If nothing else, it would be a matter of troubleshooting. Do this reset at least

twice; and let the startup sound chime three times before releasing the keys

you are to hold down immediately from startup.


•About NVRAM and PRAM (reset)

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1379


There also is a Support section dedicated to iSight cameras, with a few

articles on different aspects of these products, including original iSight

FW camera that has some characteristics and troubleshooting methods.


Support Resources:


•iSight: Peripherials: Apple Support Communities Discussion

https://discussions.apple.com/community/peripherals/isight


Good luck!😐

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