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iSight not Recognized

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When i try to use photo-booth or yahoo messenger or i movie all i get is an error saying that no web cam is connected or it it is being used in another program....

please help me!!!

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Does it show up in System Profiler under Hardware>USB

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I saw many macbooks with this problem. Often the iSight ribbon cable is only disconnected from the camera assy. Taking off the display rear panel and reconnecting the cable will solve the issue. This could be the cause of your problem if the iSight doesn't show in the System Profiler.

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