Isight issues & finder problems

my macbook has been acting a little weird lately - i had issues getting it to shut down & restart over the weekend and then today when i turned it on the green light of my isight is on and i cant get it to turn off. if you open up an application like photobooth though the picture window is black. ive tried restarting several times just cant make it go away.
also - when i open up my HD in finder the sidebar is blank except for my HD & network. the preferences are set up to show everything but things like today and yesterday arent appearing. please help - i have two huge deadline this week and dont want to be worrying about my laptop freaking out on me.

Hello Boyan,
... the green light on the isight turns on for about 5 seconds then turns off.
I do not use repeater cables or external hubs, but I do not think the repeater cable has anything to do with the function of your green light.
Don't worry about the light going out. My iSight green light turns off after I plug my iSight in, too. My iSight works fine. The light comes back on when I start video.
If you cannot get help from your vendor's Support site or phone contact number, try the following.
If your iSight does not work (with or without the green light), check the the iSight Tips and FAQ.
In the FAQ folder, you will find Apple's Sight: FireWire connectivity frequently asked questions (FAQ). That may give you some ideas.
You might also find useful ideas in the Possible hardware or software conflicts with iSight. FAQ.
If not there, try the
b Compatibility and troubleshooting information
section of Apple's iSight Support Page, which is also linked in the iSight FAQs.

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