MBP r13 built in iSight Camera LED always on

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xiaopigu Author

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MBP r13 built in iSight Camera LED always on

Hi Folks,

I have a MBPr13 which I got in Aug 2013. It is running on ML 10.8.5.

I've had no problems with it until today.

When I powered up the MBP today, the iSight green LED suddenly lighted up, and it always on.

I've never used the iSight camera for any iChat, Photo Booth or Facetime before, so it was very surprising.

I've done the Diagnostics on the MBP, everything shows okay; I've also tried to do the SMC reset and nothing happened.

Anybody have any ideas how to fix this?

Thanks.

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.5)

Posted on Mar 8, 2015 12:04 AM

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EZ Jim

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Mar 8, 2015 7:56 AM in response to xiaopigu

If you have added no third-party software since your MBPr worked properly, and

if your problem continues after you have tried restarting Mac, and

if no other relevant suggestions(test more than one user - do NOT use "guest" user for this test - account)

from How to Troubleshoot iSight doesn't fix the problem, then

use the final "Troubleshooting" suggestion: "... contact Apple or an Apple-Authorized Service Provider for service."

Unless you have a current backup of your Mac, make one before rendering it for service.

If you have not tried it already, it is possible, though I think unlikely, that Reinstalling OS X Mountain Lion might correct your problem. It will cost you nothing but some time to try.

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Mac OSX 10.10.2

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xiaopigu Author

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Mar 8, 2015 6:25 PM in response to EZ Jim

Thanks EZ Jim,

I've just powered up my Mac, and as mysteriously as the LED came on, the LED light is now gone !! 😕 🙂

In any case, no complaints there... the green LED light was irritating me as it shines directly in the eyes.

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Answer 3

EZ Jim

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Mar 9, 2015 9:49 AM in response to xiaopigu

You're welcome, xiaopigu.

A simple restart often cures unexplained glitches.

Because restarting is free, quick, easy, and often effective, it's the first thing I try when troubleshooting a new problem.

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Mac OSX 10.10.2

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