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Dell N5110: Webcam not detected/ working

Mar 27, 2013 4:34AM PDT

I am using a Dell Inspiron N5510. It was crashing often so I went to the local PC shop. The guy said the hard drive was gone so he put in a new one and re-installed Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 64 bit. I tried using Skype today but it said no webcam detected. Same thing with Yahoo Messenger. What should I do now?

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Most likely they didn't install all the drivers.
Mar 27, 2013 4:42AM PDT

The Service Tag on the laptop at dell.com should take you to where you can get the rest of the drivers.
Be sure to get those and MORE!!! These Dells should require the help app called QuickSet as well.
Bob

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Which drivers?
Mar 28, 2013 11:02PM PDT

I went to Dell's site but I'm not sure which software I need. I don't see anything that says "webcam". I tried the other replier's solution as well.

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Then back to that support person.
Mar 29, 2013 1:50AM PDT

Installing Windows is pretty easy and when it comes to drivers if there is not document for folk to follow and they don't do this a lot then questions like this happen.

I have a generic plan from motherboard chipset to helper apps but it's very generic. Our last Inspiron had a restore system. That means no driver hunts. If you load some other than Dell restore media, you get into a fine mess of installing drivers.
Bob

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PS. There are open discussions about this.
Mar 29, 2013 2:03AM PDT
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Dell N5110: Webcam not detected/ working
Mar 27, 2013 12:47PM PDT

Hi path0001,

Please check under 'Imaging Devices' in 'Device Manager' and see if the Integrated webcam gets detected. Press and hold the Windows key and press 'R' key to open run window -> type 'devmgmt.msc'

If the webcam is not detected, uninstall all the 'USB Root Hubs' listed under 'Universal Serial Bus controllers'.

You can download and install Webcam software here.

Please reply if you have any questions.

Thanks and Regards,
Appu S

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No "Imaging devices" in "Device Manager"
Mar 28, 2013 11:08PM PDT

Additionally, I get this "USB device not recognised" message occasionally even though I have not plugged in anything. This disappears when I click the bubble but I sense that has something to do with the camera...

What happens after I uninstall the 'USB root hubs'? Will installing the Webcam software fix that? I tried installing the Webcam software alone but nothing has changed.

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No "Imaging devices" in "Device Manager"
Mar 29, 2013 10:07PM PDT

Hi path0001,

Since the webcam is not detected in Device Manager, it indicates a hardware failure or a loose connection. You may press the area near webcam and see if it makes any difference.

Alternatively, uninstall all the 'USB Root Hubs' as mentioned earlier. The webcam connects to the motherboard internally using a USB connection. Uninstalling the USB Root hubs will reset the connection.

If the issue persists, the webcam might have to be replaced.

Please reply if you have any questions.

Thanks and Regards,
Appu S