How do I get the webcam to turn on?

How do I get the webcam to work on my A1278?

Hello BP420SD,
It sounds like your built in iSight camera is not working.  I recommend following the steps in this article to troubleshoot an issue like this:
How to Troubleshoot iSight
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht2090
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
Best,
Sheila M.

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