computer says no camera attached
imac says there is no camera attached,but there is
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!😐
