ISight Indicator Light Randomly Turning On

I have noticed that my green iSight indicator light turns on for about a second and then turns back off. I don't have any programs using iSight running when this happens. I'm not sure what is happening, but does anyone have any ideas as to why this would be? This is a built-in iSight camera on a Macbook Pro running 10.5.5.

Then take it back to the repair shop before the 90 day repair warranty is up. Advise them the repairs were not done properly. Your iSight cam is "broke."
When it’s time to pick up your computer from the repair shop:
* Before you leave the repair shop, make sure you have the repair tech(s) power the comp up and demonstrate that it is indeed working & repaired properly too your satisfaction.*

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