2026-06-24 15:54 UTC
So having an issue with my laptop: The camera randomly stopped working this morning, didn’t work in Windows or Linux. BIOS updates did not fix. But after the issue had completely ruined my morning, I set up on my home setup and … the laptop camera suddenly started working again.
My presumption is that a cable is getting crimped by the hinge and causing it to short (I did open it up and that seemed like a genuine possibility). Any thoughts?
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@drsbaitso@infosec.exchange 2026-06-24 15:57
@ernie@writing.exchange Could also just be a loose connection. Since you're already comfortable opening it, may be worth reseating it. And if it's one of those ribbon cables with contact pads, probably wouldn't hurt to give them a gentle rub with a pencil eraser.