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khuldun · 10-04-06, 10:57 PM

I had a webcam but it has suddenly stopped functioning, all it shows is now black screen and nothing else, the LED glows normally, any idea what the problem might be?

sufi · 11-04-06, 02:23 AM

There may be problem with your lens, I'm not too sure. The best idea would be to take it to the repair centre of company and get it fixed.

mystery250 · 13-04-06, 05:31 PM

Webcams are relatively inexpensive, it may be a good idea to just get a new one as it'd be as cheap as getting it fixed.

Stephen

Mike C · 27-04-06, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by khuldun

I had a webcam but it has suddenly stopped functioning, all it shows is now black screen and nothing else, the LED glows normally, any idea what the problem might be?

Wow, I have the same exact problem! What brand is your webcam? Mine is eZonics or something.

ninikins · 15-05-06, 04:32 PM

I'd suggest getting anew one. They're pretty fiddly to fix and it works out cheaper to buy a new one.

Beatrix · 26-08-06, 05:52 AM

Isn't there a webcam troubleshooter? Yes, a webcam is indeed cheap so it would be better to get a new one than have it repaired. One has a lot of options. Try something from Creative or Logitech, their webcams work pretty well.

hokeshel · 08-10-06, 06:18 AM

What brand webcam would you recommend? I have never had one and really want to get a good one. Do you really get what you pay for with webcams?

brian · 08-10-06, 04:42 PM

I think Logitech are supposed to be one of the better brand names:
http://www.a2boffice.co.uk/a2bstore/79/79_Webcams.html

gsnarayanan · 21-10-06, 12:31 AM

Before going for purchasing a new one please check that the lens is clean. I had a similar problem and when I cleaned the lens the problem was solved.

schatzi · 23-10-06, 09:34 AM

I agree with the most opinions here. It is better to get a new one. It is not so expensive as you pay for the repair.
And one thing more is you don´t wait anymore unlike if you let anyone repairs, then you have to wait until your webcam is okey.

Be practical enough.
Thank you.

10-04-06, 10:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
khuldun Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 87 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Webcam I had a webcam but it has suddenly stopped functioning, all it shows is now black screen and nothing else, the LED glows normally, any idea what the problem might be?

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sufi Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 172 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	There may be problem with your lens, I'm not too sure. The best idea would be to take it to the repair centre of company and get it fixed. __________________ Sufi

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ninikins Junior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 23 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Webcam I'd suggest getting anew one. They're pretty fiddly to fix and it works out cheaper to buy a new one.

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Beatrix Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 54 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Webcam Isn't there a webcam troubleshooter? Yes, a webcam is indeed cheap so it would be better to get a new one than have it repaired. One has a lot of options. Try something from Creative or Logitech, their webcams work pretty well.

08-10-06, 06:18 AM	#7 (permalink)
hokeshel Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 20 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Webcam What brand webcam would you recommend? I have never had one and really want to get a good one. Do you really get what you pay for with webcams?

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mystery250 Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 48 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Webcams are relatively inexpensive, it may be a good idea to just get a new one as it'd be as cheap as getting it fixed. Stephen

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brian Administrator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Inverness, Scotland Posts: 3,801 Thanks: 286 Thanked 1,697 Times in 595 Posts	Re: Webcam I think Logitech are supposed to be one of the better brand names: http://www.a2boffice.co.uk/a2bstore/79/79_Webcams.html

21-10-06, 12:31 AM	#9 (permalink)
gsnarayanan Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Webcam Before going for purchasing a new one please check that the lens is clean. I had a similar problem and when I cleaned the lens the problem was solved.

23-10-06, 09:34 AM	#10 (permalink)
schatzi Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 21 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Webcam I agree with the most opinions here. It is better to get a new one. It is not so expensive as you pay for the repair. And one thing more is you don´t wait anymore unlike if you let anyone repairs, then you have to wait until your webcam is okey. Be practical enough. Thank you.