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    Can someone please post a screen shot of the webcam in Device Manager?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by funkmasterta, May 9, 2013.

  1. funkmasterta

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    I opened up my laptop recently and now my webcam is not working / not detected with any app.

    I'm trying to trouble shoot it but I can't seem to find where it should be in Device Manager. If anyone can please upload a screen shot or tell me where it should be, that would be helpful.

    I re-opened my laptop again to make sure all the cables were properly seated and everything looks okay.

    Does anyone know which cable belongs to the webcam?
     
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    cam.JPG Have you checked Fn-F9? It might have got turned off?
     
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    Exactly what I want to say...... :D
     
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    ftp://ftp.dell.com/Manuals/all-prod...ps/alienware-m17x-r4_Owner's Manual_en-us.pdf
    Or Manuals and Documents for Alienware M17x R4 | Dell US if the direct link does not work

    Page 58
     
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    Holy crap!! :D

    That was it! I feel like such an idiot now hehe

    Thanks man! So glad it wasn't a serious hardware issue.

    I never even noticed that icon there.
     
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    LOL, made the same mistake myself a few weeks ago and posted, I'd had my display replaced. Seems it somehow toggles off - felt he same :eek:
     
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    Many people forget about that haha. It happens... lol
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, May 10, 2013
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