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Webcam not showing in Device Manager (Sony Vaio SZ360P)

nflesher87

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Hey guys,

I recently reinstalled Win7 and the webcam on my Sony VGN-SZ360P is not showing the webcam in device manager. As a result I can't even start to deal with drivers.
The problem is I never used it before so am not sure whether it used to work or not. I'd really like to get this figured out so I don't have to purchase a webcam.

Thanks!
 
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Did you power the webcam on?
 
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try it on a different machine, if it's the same there it's dead.
 

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my bad guys I should have mentioned that its the one built into the lcd bezel
 
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My bad, I just realized that!

Wish I could help you man!
 
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my bad guys I should have mentioned that its the one built into the lcd bezel

well we would have noticed if we clicked your link first lol. I'd say its definetly dead then. pity, an external webcam would be a pita with a portable laptop.
 

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well we would have noticed if we clicked your link first lol. I'd say its definetly dead then. pity, an external webcam would be a pita with a portable laptop.

my thoughts exactly...I'm not sure whether not being visible in device manager definitively means dead or not though
 

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Before you toss it out( just kidding:)), try this:

1. Goto device manager and find the "show hidden devices" and click it. Then, check the image devices section.
2. Check and see if it might be dis-able in the bios, a switch, or with a press of <Func key> + <Fn> combination.

My Hp can dis-able the webcam with a switch and/or <Func> + <Fn key> (little camera symbol above the key).

Not much help, but I figured I would throw it out there.:)
 

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@nflesher87,
I would like to see if there is anything I can do to help. If you would like, you can send an email to SonyListens@am.sony.com including your name, address,model and serial number, what issue you are experiencing with your device and a phone number where you may be contacted. Put “Forum” in the subject line and either I or a member of my team will get back to you.

Thanks =~)
Evelyn Perez
 
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