HT201295: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac

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Aamo Stark

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Q: My isight built in camera is only turning on for few second on my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011 ) when I use any camera needed app. Please help me.

My isight built in camera is only turning on for few second on my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011 with osx Yosemite) when I use any camera needed app. Please help me. Its getting a little annoying.

Posted on Jan 19, 2015 7:26 PM

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by EZ Jim,

EZ Jim Jan 20, 2015 9:29 AM in response to Aamo Stark
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Jan 20, 2015 9:29 AM in response to Aamo Stark

If restarting Mac or reinstalling OS X does not correct this symptom, you likely have a hardware problem. Contact Apple Support or an Apple Authorized Service Provider for service.

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HT201295: Reset the System Management Controller (SMC) on your Mac

Q: My isight built in camera is only turning on for few second on my MacBook Pro (13-inch, Late 2011 ) when I use any camera needed app. Please help me.

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