Built in web camera not working. Ive tried everything

It says there is no camera connected. One day it just stoped working. It doesnt work on skype, facetime, photoboth, etc. On every account it says that. i have reset it many times but it still says no camera connected, even with i look at the system Preferences. I NEED HELP!!!!!

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About This Mac > More Info.. > System Report > Hardware > USB > FaceTime HD Camera(built-in)
Is the camera listed?
If it is listed, try reset PRAM and SMC.
Reset PRAM. http://support.apple.com/kb/PH4405
Reset SMC. http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3964
Choose the method for:
"Resetting SMC on portables with a battery you should not remove on your own".
If this does not help, contact Apple.

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