There Is No Connected Camera

[ESKEY4IK]

So I wanted to use Photo Booth and suddenly “There Is No Connected Camera” screen appeared. Searching for solution on Google, I found out some ones like a special commands in Terminal to fix this problem. I opened Terminal, began to type commands such as “sudo killall VDCAssistant” and “sudo killall AppleCameraAssistant” bun none of them had worked and Terminal responded with “No matching processes were found”. Restart didn’t solve the problem, as well as SMC and NVRAM reset!

 

[torq campbell]

So I wanted to use Photo Booth and suddenly “There Is No Connected Camera” screen appeared. Searching for solution on Google, I found out some ones like a special commands in Terminal to fix this problem. I opened Terminal, began to type commands such as “sudo killall VDCAssistant” and “sudo killall AppleCameraAssistant” bun none of them had worked and Terminal responded with “No matching processes were found”. Restart didn’t solve the problem, as well as SMC and NVRAM reset!

having same problem. did you ever solve this?

 

[Audit13]

Was the Macbook ever dropped or exposed to liquids?

Tried reinstalling the OS?

 

[torq campbell]

definitely been dropped a time or two...so that might be it i guess. im an ignoramous. how would i install the os? thanks so much for replying. be well.

 

[Audit13]

Since it's been dropped before, it could be a loose camera connection. You would need the proper screwdriver to remove the next bottom screws to get at the logic board.

I doubt it is an os problem.

What is the MacBook's model number?

 

[torq campbell]

serial number or something else? i am looking at "about this mac'. could i find it there?

 

[Audit13]

Under system report is where you'll find the model.

If the MacBook is a retina or an air, the camera cable is difficult to dislodge but possible.

 

[torq campbell]

it's a macbook9,1

 

[Audit13]

Mid-2012 means you'll need a very tiny Phillips screwdriver to remove the bottom cover.

 

[Newburghbabyme]

Under system report is where you'll find the model.

If the MacBook is a retina or an air, the camera cable is difficult to dislodge but possible.

Hi Audit13; Last year you helped a member who was having the following problem with their CAMERA NOT WORKING on the Macbook Pro 13" mid 2012. I have this Macbook Pro, just installed the Catalina OS. PRior to this date it had been used by a young son who might have dropped the book at least once. I wonder if the CAMERA cable is loosed or something I could try to fix myself, like a cable? Thank you for reading!

 

[Audit13]

Hi Audit13; Last year you helped a member who was having the following problem with their CAMERA NOT WORKING on the Macbook Pro 13" mid 2012. I have this Macbook Pro, just installed the Catalina OS. PRior to this date it had been used by a young son who might have dropped the book at least once. I wonder if the CAMERA cable is loosed or something I could try to fix myself, like a cable? Thank you for reading!

It's difficult to replace the camera cable because it enters the screen housing at the bottom, runs along the side and over to the camera.

I suggest removing the bottom cover, disconnecting the battery, and looking for loose connections, loose parts, and other signs of damage.

 

[Newburghbabyme]

Thank you!! Cable LOOSE! All betta!
Thanks so much for the push to check under the hood!