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slim91 · slim91 #1 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 12:28 PM

Hi Everyone!

I am not sure if I am posting this in the right section of the forum but my iSight in my MacBook Air 11" (Lion OS) isn't working with any of my applications (downloaded and built-in). My photo booth, and Face Time both say that there is no camera detected and my Skype (a downloaded app) says the same thing. How do I solve this problem?

Please help!!

Thanks
Slim

pigoo3 · pigoo3 #2 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 01:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slim91

I am not sure if I am posting this in the right section of the forum but my iSight in my MacBook Air 11" (Lion OS) isn't working...

This is clearly NOT an iPhone/iPad/iPod question. Thread moved to more appropriate area.

- Nick

chscag · chscag #3 (**permalink**)

04-16-2012, 04:28 PM

How old is the MBA? Is it still under warranty or extended Apple care? If it is, take it on in for Apple to look at. Otherwise, try resetting the SMC and PRAM.

slim91 · slim91 #4 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 03:52 AM

How do I reset SMC and PRAM? This only happened to me after I installed Lion in my Computer. Prior to this I was in Snow Leopard. Sorry I'm a noob so I need simple instructions... :S

chscag · chscag #5 (**permalink**)

04-17-2012, 03:48 PM

Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Apple LINK

Resetting the NVRAM and PRAM, Apple LINK

Bookmark both pages and also learn how to use the Apple Knowledge Base. Excellent source of learning and information for new Mac users. Let us know how it went.

slim91 · slim91 #6 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 02:09 AM

Hey! I followed the instructions of both links and reset the SMC and the PRAM but my camera is still not being detected? any other suggestions you think may help me with this? thank you!

chas_m · chas_m #7 (**permalink**)

04-19-2012, 06:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chscag

Is it still under warranty or extended Apple care? If it is, take it on in for Apple to look at.

What happened when you tried this part of chscag's advice?

slim91 · slim91 #8 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 04:24 AM

I tried that and my warranty has already expired. is this the kind of problem I can't solve on my own? do I need to bring my computer in?

chas_m · chas_m #9 (**permalink**)

04-23-2012, 06:40 AM

Sounds like a hardware problem to me, I would bring the computer in.

slim91 #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2006 Posts: 62	04-16-2012, 12:28 PM Hi Everyone! I am not sure if I am posting this in the right section of the forum but my iSight in my MacBook Air 11" (Lion OS) isn't working with any of my applications (downloaded and built-in). My photo booth, and Face Time both say that there is no camera detected and my Skype (a downloaded app) says the same thing. How do I solve this problem? Please help!! Thanks Slim :bomb:
	QUOTE Thanks

slim91 #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2006 Posts: 62	04-17-2012, 03:52 AM How do I reset SMC and PRAM? This only happened to me after I installed Lion in my Computer. Prior to this I was in Snow Leopard. Sorry I'm a noob so I need simple instructions... :S :bomb:
	QUOTE Thanks

chscag #5 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 23, 2008 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 31,998 Mac Specs: 21.5" iMac 2.5 GHz i5, iPad 3rd Gen., 3 iPods	04-17-2012, 03:48 PM Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC) Apple LINK Resetting the NVRAM and PRAM, Apple LINK Bookmark both pages and also learn how to use the Apple Knowledge Base. Excellent source of learning and information for new Mac users. Let us know how it went. Community Guidelines
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slim91 #6 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2006 Posts: 62	04-19-2012, 02:09 AM Hey! I followed the instructions of both links and reset the SMC and the PRAM but my camera is still not being detected? any other suggestions you think may help me with this? thank you! :bomb:
	QUOTE Thanks

slim91 #8 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 25, 2006 Posts: 62	04-23-2012, 04:24 AM I tried that and my warranty has already expired. is this the kind of problem I can't solve on my own? do I need to bring my computer in? :bomb:
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chas_m #9 (permalink)
Member Since: Jan 22, 2010 Location: Victoria, BC Posts: 13,700 Mac Specs: 2009 MacBook Pro, Black speakers, Black Benq second monitor, black iPhone 4, Black 2012 iPad, etc.	04-23-2012, 06:40 AM Sounds like a hardware problem to me, I would bring the computer in. Cheers, chas_m -- My essay for switchers and newbies
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