Webcam
If your webcam is not turning on or displaying go ahead and try these steps.- Unplug your webcam for 5-10 seconds then plug it back in but in a different port if possible.
- Check if there is a privacy cover over the webcam lens.
Camera
If your laptop camera is not turning on or displaying go ahead and try these steps.
- Check to see if there is a privacy slider on your camera, check the top of the laptop over the camera for a privacy slider or check physically on the camara for a privacy slider.
- On certain laptops there is a key with a camera with a line through it and that is a built-in privacy button and when it is turned on it'll glow orange, make sure that button is turned off.
- Doing a hard reset on the laptop can easily fix this issue, navigate to this article to see how to perform a hard restart. https://helpdesk.avadel.com/help/en-us/8-hardware/68-laptop-will-not-turn-on-charge
Camera Not Working In Microsoft Teams
If your laptop camera or webcam is not turning on or displaying on teams go ahead and try these steps.- Next to your profile picture on teams click the three horizontal dots > settings > devices > scroll down to the bottom to 'Video Settings' > select the camera you want to be used.