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October 16th, 2020 07:00

Dell Chromebook 3100 camera not working

I have 3 of these 3100's now, that are experiencing this same issue. The camera doesn't work on any app including the built-in google camera app. I have power washed, full system recovery, even replaced the camera it's self. There's no error it just never loads.

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October 16th, 2020 10:00

can you tell the following so that your problem might be solved

  • Chrome OS Version
  • What Camera App are you using? 

October 16th, 2020 10:00

85 and 86

I've tried several apps including the default Google camera app.

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October 28th, 2020 23:00

Maybe the camera is broken.

October 29th, 2020 06:00

Already replaced the camera

November 11th, 2020 23:00

This problem normally occur because of two reasons; either the software connected to the camera is faulty or outdated OR the camera itself is faulty. There is no such big logic behind this issue. Try install an uninstall the application that had the issue. Also check for the driver update.

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November 17th, 2020 08:00

I am having this same issue and have also changed the cameras.  My chromebook is updated and there are not any drivers to install on these devices.  

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November 17th, 2020 10:00

jraz,

 

 Apologies, for missing the chromebooK OS installed. You mentioned you replaced the camera? Did Dell replace the camera or did you? 

November 18th, 2020 00:00

This question is about a Chromebook in a Dell Chromebook forum. Why would a Dell "Community Manager" ask, "Does the camera show up in the device manager?" THERE IS NO DEVICE MANAGER. This is a Chromebook question. It is asked in a Chromebook forum.

November 19th, 2020 08:00

Google is tracking a spike in this issue.

 

https://issuetracker.google.com/issues/172208955

 

use shift+alt+i  Use the hashtag #camera

Hopefully, there's a fix from google or dell. before I have another dozen of these sitting on my desk.

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May 18th, 2021 04:00

Sometimes antivirus blocks the useful stuff too. just disable the antivirus and try again or check and update the drivers also.

May 18th, 2021 21:00

"...check and update the drivers also."

There is no driver or drivers, and there is no driver or drivers to update. This is a Chromebook with a problem being asked in a Dell Chromebook forum.

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June 21st, 2021 08:00

May I ask what kind of 3100 you're working with? Is it the standard 3100 or the 3100 2 in 1 version?

September 12th, 2022 08:00

Just checking to see if you got an update.  I think I got one on my desk now...

September 12th, 2022 08:00

No, I still have a pile of them in my office. I found this though

https://chromeunboxed.com/chromebook-chrome-os-camera-bug

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December 21st, 2022 06:00

lol

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