IChat Won't Recognize My Camera

Hey guys,
A couple of months ago my internet stopped working and i used a cord to make it work. I recently got it fixed from a friend and now it works perfectly. Although, on the same day as it was fixed, I went on iChat and all it recognizes is the microphone not the camera..... I've tried stuff in preferences but it doesn't work. Photo Booth works, though. Does it have to do with what my friend did? PLEASSEE HELP! I just want the camera to work! thanks!

I have no idea about any of these models or anything
Apple/About This Mac/More Information/Hardware - will tell your model computer information
Apple/About This Mac - will tell you which os you have installed.
I've tried stuff in preferences but it doesn't work.
Which "stuff?"
Does it have to do with what my friend did?
What did your friend do?
PLEASSEE HELP!
Nothing no one here can do until you provide all the necessary details asked above. You will need to provide the correct system information in the "My Settings" link.
Once you find out all the necessary information, repost in the iChat forum area. There are 2 iChat forum areas. Once you know which os you have, post in the proper iChat area - http://discussions.apple.com/index.jspa?categoryID=1

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