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    Install a built in webcam into a HP dv9700

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by HerEsY, Sep 9, 2008.

  1. HerEsY

    HerEsY Notebook Evangelist

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    If I wanted to install a built in webcam into a HP dv9700 which doesn’t have one, I know it wouldn’t be that hard to remove the display panel and display bezel, I presume I’d need to run a webcam wire to the newly installed webcam module.
    Two part question,
    1. Would there be a ZIF connector or alike on the system board to receive this webcam wire.
    2. Would a unit that didn’t come with a webcam have a microphone and if not would the microphone have a system board receiver? :confused:

    Any help with this would be greatly appreciated.

    Cheers HerEsY
     
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    You will need a different bezel.
     
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    I pretty much figured that out , but thanks for the heads up! :rolleyes:
    Cheers HerSeY
     
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    Again I appreciated any help given, but I have those documents at my disposal which do not give any answers to my question. If I go to the trouble of getting a display bezel that supports a webcam , a webcam module & wiring and I'm guessing I'll need a microphone. Is there going to be anything to connect the wiring to, because having to soldering any such connectors to the mobo is beyond my capacity. :eek:

    Cheers HerEsY
     
    HerEsY, Sep 9, 2008
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