HP dv6-1030us webcam now dead after almost 5 years of laptop usage

I have HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Entertainment PC currently in Windows 8.1. I upgraded it's notebook factory OS (Vista) for almost 4 times now since I got this 5 years ago. I never had issues in webcam drivers everytime I switch from another Os to another (even the beta ones) until now. There is no any imaging devices installed in Device Manager. Also there is no webcam to be selected in Skype's option. Even in Windows 8 webcam app. I had some issues on the camera before it's totally dead now. Captured video is blinking, webcam will be automatically turned off then I'll on it again (on Skype calls which the webcam is I mainly use) And since there no webcam driver on my product support page http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategoryos=4063&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=38605... (expect for the MediaSmart Webcam Software) I know this is no problem in my webcam driver. I red some few forum post about the same issue and some says it's Bad wiring or something since the notebook probably 5 years old now. Obviously my warranty is already ended so all I got is a help here in forums. Please if someone knows wehre to download the fricking driver, please told me where. I need help ASAP
PS: Also the AC port is already loosed so sometimes power fails (plugged in, no battery) and notebook will be accidentally offed . If this issue may contribute (theoretically) to webcam's hardware status now, please told me so
PPS: Sorry for bad English

Hi @PrinceKickster ,
Thank you for visiting the HP Support Forums and Welcome. I have looked into your issue of updating your HP Pavilion dv6-1030us Notebook and the Webcam not being seen in Imaging devices. Here is a document on fixing a Webcam after changing the OS. Here is a link to the Cyberlink Youcam software for Windows 8.
You should be able to click the action button and scan for new hardware in your device manager.
Have you taken apart the Notebook at all?
Hope this helps you.
Thanks.
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