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    I want a webcam

    Discussion in 'Accessories' started by Ethan Jay, Apr 25, 2008.

  1. Ethan Jay

    Ethan Jay Notebook Enthusiast

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    When I ordered my laptop (Dell Vostro 1500) I went without a webcam to save money. I'd like to add one, but I can't find anywhere that sells them.

    Does anybody know where to find them?

    List of places I've tried
    • Google
    • Dell
    • eBay

    I'm looking for an internal, built-in, OEM part, webcam. Not a USB or any other external-type device. Sorry for the confusion.
     
    Ethan Jay, Apr 25, 2008
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    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    i say go with newegg.great place to shop
     
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    I got my Logitech 9000 Pro for $60 after rebate on newegg.com
     
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    I suggest trying ebay, and search for the lid for the Vostro 1500, screen for the 1500 or bezel for the 1500. One of those searches may net you a lid that has the integrated webcam in it, or a complete screen plastics assembly that has the webcam, or simply just a bezel that surrounds the LCD with integrated webcam. Good luck! That's the beauty of ebay and Dell. You can find Dell parts ALL OVER ebay fairly easily!
     
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    channelv Notebook Evangelist

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    I am assuming you're looking for the OEM stock webcam that is integrated and built into the lid of your laptop, right? Not just a seperate one as others mentioned
     
    channelv, Apr 25, 2008
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  8. Ethan Jay

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    You'd really think so, but there's a surprising dearth of Vostro 1500 / Inspiron 1520 webcams and/or bezels (of any kind, really).

    The best I've found is a top cover for an XPS M1210 with a webcam; would that fit?
     
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    No! You have to find a part that was pulled from another 1500/1520.
     
    Greg, Apr 25, 2008
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    Im looking for the same part. I had Dell Canada convinced.. pretty much said I cam all the way from Japan and I was really hoping to get the parts blah blah blah... said Id give them 90$ :p an instant yes but they said shipping in 4 weeks ( by then I would have left Canada ) So i am searching once again
     
    X2P, Apr 25, 2008
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