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wasim1
Copper Contributor
Apr 20, 2026

Camera Missing from Device Manager – Troubleshooting Required

Problem Summary:

The laptop camera is not working. It is not detected by Windows or by applications such as Teams, Zoom, or Camera app.

 

Symptoms Observed:

 

Camera does not open in any application

 

Camera app shows “No camera found”

 

Camera is missing from Device Manager under Camera or Imaging Devices

 

No LED indicator turns on when trying to access the camera

 

Diagnose why the built‑in camera is not detected

 

Check hardware connection of the webcam module

 

Reinstall or update camera drivers

 

Verify BIOS/UEFI camera settings

 

Confirm if the camera module needs replacement..

1 Reply

  • Augustusc's avatar
    Augustusc
    Copper Contributor

    Make sure it’s not physically disabled (some laptops have a function key to toggle the camera).