Built-In iSight NOT RECOGNIZED after EFI Update 1.1

After updating to EFI 1.1 on my iMac 20 Inch (2,16Ghz) the built-in iSight-Cam is not
working anymore. It´s not showing up in the system profiler > USB Devices.
I bought the iMac last week, switched it on, the cam took a picture on the user account creation,
I applied the EFI-Update and OSX 10.4.8. After that the cam was gone.
I tried everything from resetting SMC, PRAM to reinstalling Combo-Update 10.4.8 ... NOTHING helped !
Any ideas or solutions ???
P.S.: Sorry for my crappy English, I´m writing from Germany !

Here´s a report from MacFixIt.com about this problem:
http://www.macfixit.com/article.php?story=20061211231332862
Built-in iSight not recognized Some users have reported loss of their built-in iSights after applying the iMac EFI Firmware Update 1.1. In some cases, this issue can be resolved by resetting the SMC (system management controller) using this process:
1. From the Apple menu, choose Shut Down (or if the computer is not responding, hold the power button until it turns off).
2. Unplug all cables from the computer, including the power cord and any display cables.
3. Wait at least 15 seconds.
4. Plug the power cord back in, making sure the power button is not being pressed at the time. Then reconnect your keyboard and mouse to the computer.
5. Press the power button on the back to start up your computer.
Resetting PRAM can solve a variety of issues As mentioned in our coverage of recent EFI Firmware updates issued for other Macs, a number of potentially serious issues apparent after applying this EFI Firmware Update can be resolved by simply resetting PRAM/NVRAM via the following process:
Shut down your Mac, then start it back up while immediately holding the following keys: Command, Option, P and R. Hold the keys down until the computer restarts and you hear the startup sound for the third time.
This workaround is a good first course of action before exploring more complex fixes. It should also be attempted if your system cannot properly startup after applying the update.

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NikoM2008 wrote:
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Here is what I suggest you do next.
System Profiler is a pre-Lion term. If you are really using OS X 10.7.3, you need to use the "System Information" utility.
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Message was edited by: EZ Jim
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- Does anyone know how troubleshoot the camera, e.g. find out if it's "connected" properly?
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180946.287843 audioNetworkCapable: 1 -- 9 max participants.
180946.287862 Focus Capability (after BWD):
180946.287895 audioHardwareCapable = 1
180946.287938 maxAudioParticipantsBasedOnHardware = 9
180946.287973 audioNetworkCapable = 1
180946.287999 maxAudioParticipants = 9
180946.288041 canBeAudioMultipointParticipant = 1
180946.288082 videoHardwareCapable = 1
180946.288122 maxVideoParticipantsBasedOnHardware = 3
180946.288160 videoNetworkCapable = 1
180946.288201 maxVideoParticipants = 3
180946.288237 canBeVideoMultipointParticipant = 1
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180946.288309 detectedDownstreamKbits = 2566
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180946.288705 BWD: GotBandwidth: 328327/2566844 (up/down) @[192.168.0.101:255.255.255.0]
180946.288724 BWD bandwidth: 328 kbits up, 2566 kbits down.
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180946.288746 audioNetworkCapable: 1 -- 9 max participants.
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180946.288893 VCCapAudio
180946.288929 VCCapVideo
180946.288968 VCCapMultiAudio
180946.289008 VCCapMultiVideo
180946.289043 VCCapMultiAudioHost
180946.289083 VCCapMultiVideoHost
180946.294136 BWD: Launched thread done.
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180946.324645 - -46137344
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180946.363369 selectedCamera GUID returned
180946.363426 Selected mic: Built-in Microphone / imic
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181004.601308 BWD bandwidth: 328 kbits up, 2566 kbits down.
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181004.601337 audioNetworkCapable: 1 -- 9 max participants.
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181004.601407 VCCapAudio
181004.601418 VCCapVideo
181004.601427 VCCapMultiAudio
181004.601437 VCCapMultiVideo
181004.601446 VCCapMultiAudioHost
181004.601456 VCCapMultiVideoHost
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I doubt that reinstalling the OS will be needed or helpful, and you do not need to add any "drivers" for use in OS X. If you decide to try an OS reinstall, my thoughts on Reinstalling Mac OS X are in this linked page. After you reinstall using your system installer disk, you can use the Combo Updater linked below to update to the latest version (10.4.10 v1.1 for iNtel) of OS X in one step.
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Hello,
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Switchable Java Plug-in for Webkit
QuickTime Plug-in 7.6.6
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Google Talk NPAPI Plugin
Flip4Mac Windows Media Web Plugin 2.3.5
Adobe Reader and Acrobat Plug-in
Google Talk Plugin Video Accelerator
Quartz Composer Plug-In
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Several 10.6.5 users are currently finding problems with Flash based video web sites, perhaps due to timing differences in the various update cycles of the developers.
Therefore, check all third-party items like Flip4Mac, Safari "Extensions", web-based chat items, social web site "toolbars", your other third-party plugins, etc., to be sure you are using the latest versions compatible with your system's versions of OS X and browser. Uninstall any with known issues pending their next update.
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(1) For those who have installed Google plugins, user OysterOyster reports that uninstalling them restores proper iSight function with Flash and Mac OS X 10.6.5.
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This link allows download of the 64-bit plugin beta from an official Adobe page:
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or, to download the beta directly, click this link--> http://tinyurl.com/2frejs4
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Nice to see a service like this . . . at least for me to vent . . .
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small_brain wrote:
Nice to see a service like this . . . at least for me to vent . . .
My built-in camera is not working for any application (PhoneBooth, Skype, iChat) and I've perused the troubleshooting forums for the past hour or so. Tried 1) checking USB in System Profiler 2) zapping PRAM 3) resetting SMC, to no avail. Is it worth looking at the software (i.e. updates, re-installs, etc), or should I just call my Apple store in town tomorrow? Any estimates on cost to fix these built-in cameras? I might just buy and install an external camera if it's too much money to fix the built-in one. Thanks for any and all responses.
Welcome to Discussions, small_brain
Use Apple's http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2090 suggestions to troubleshoot and perhaps fix your iSight. If you cannot make iSight work using the other suggestions there, contact Apple or your Apple-Authorized Service Provider for professional help.
Your Apple-Authorized Service Provider can answer your other questions. If your think that cost might be a significant concern, explain that to your AASP at the beginning of your conversation. If an estimating charge is necessary for your problem, the AASP can tell you how much it will be.
After evaluating your problem, your AASP can give you his best estimate and likely provide a maximum expected amount for any needed service. You can then decide whether repairs are economically feasible before the work is actually started.
If the cost is too great and you do not intend to trade Macs, an external camera such as a Mac-compatible, Firewire-connected, camcorder or one of the webcams suggested here are possible alternatives:
http://www.uvccompatiblewebcams.com/
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Welcome to Apple Discussions, grahaminhammin
(1.a.) If your post means that you cannot even start a video session and you have not yet tried doing this, set your Skype > Preferences... > Video > Camera to show "iSight". If iSight is not available there, consider the other numbered suggestions here. (Also put a tick mark in "Enable Skype Video" and then check the Skype Audio Preference settings while you have Skype Preferences open.)
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• When you get Skype working again after tossing your old .plist files, you will need to reset any preferences that you want to be different from the default values.
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Several links to Skype Video topics for Mac user are given in this post:
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You're most welcome.
The fact that it is working again is a good thing, but your solution may be a symptom of an intermittent hardware problem.
Cracked, loose, or improperly soldered internal connections can cause the sort of unexpected failure followed by unexpected return of proper function that you report. Although you have corrected the problem now, if you have an intermittent hardware issue, vibration, even that from normal use, or changes in operating temperature can cause reoccurrence.
If you find future correction of the problem as hard and mysterious to remedy as it was this time, expect that you may have an intermittent hardware problem. If the problem becomes annoying enough, ask your Apple-Authorized Service Provider to check out your symptoms.
Because such problems are not reliably repeatable, they can be difficult to find, so make a backup and expect to leave your Mac with the AASP for a while. However, once found, your Apple service provider can usually correct the problem quickly.
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Mac OSX 10.7.3

WRT160NL Usb storage not recognized after firmware update

Hi.
I've been using an AC powered hard disk in my router for a long time, until i found the new firmware (Ver.1.0.04 Build 2), but after the upgrade the storage didn't work any more. (i don't remember the firmware version it had)
In the storage tab, in the configuration page i can see the disk, i can create sharings but these are not found in the windows network. (i'm using windows 7)
the disk has been tested using FAT32 and NTFS (232.8GB)
do you have a solution for this problem? or should i return to the firmware version it had (the one i don't remember)...
is there another version to switch to?
thanks for your help...
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