Cameras can’t be opened for facetime usually associated with laptop software settings. Very small possibility for camera hardware failure. To solve camera won't work on MacBook pro you first need to figure out operating system your MacBook is using, and then find the corresponding solutions.
For MacBook pro camera on mac OS won't turn on, you can restore the camera function by resetting the system management controller (SMC). For camera is not working in Windows10 systems need to check more. Like checking the camera driver, anti-virus software, privacy settings, etc. The specific solution is as follows:
Reset SMC to Fix Camera on MacBook not Connected
Reset SMC for internal battery MacBook pro
1.Turn off your MacBook.
2.Connect the power adapter to the Mac and power outlet.
3.Press the Shift+Control+Option keys on the MacBook keyboard and the Power key synchronously.
4.Release all keys and the power button,then the light on the Mag Safe adapter may change colors briefly to indicate the SMC has been reset.
Now, you can check whether MacBook camera can connect after reset. For a more details for reset SMC, you can read: How to Fix MacBook White Screen of Death
How to Repair the MacBook pro Camera not Working Black Screen
If you use the system, the cause of the camera on MacBook pro stopped working may be that the anti-virus software prevents the camera from starting, the camera driver is not turned on, or is blocked by software.
1.Check Settings of Anti-virus
You need to enter the anti-virus software to find settings related to the permission to block access or use the laptop camera. If you don't know how to find it, go to the relevant anti-virus software website and ask the staff for help.
2.Check the Camera Driver
The camera driver is turned off so MacBook camera can't be detected in windows10. You can check "This PC-Manage-Device Manager "and reinstall camera driver.
Windows10 Camera Privacy Settings
If your MacBook pro has windows10 installed and you find that the camera can't be used. It maybe some windows applications don't have access to transfer camera.
If your MacBook Pro Camera Not Working on Face Time, do the following:
- Click "Start" on lower left corner
- Select "Settings"— "privacy", click "camera" in the left
- Open apps that can use your camera
After trying all the solutions, if your MacBook Pro camera doesn't work. It may be that the hardware has failed and you need to replace the MacBook pro camera. My suggestion is to contact Apple's service repairer, or buy the camera on the laptop accessories online store to replace it yourself to save money.
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