Photo booth doesn't work, the built in web cam stopped functioning

hey guys
i've just purchased macbook pro and the built in camera stopped working, when i open the photo booth application, i see a green screen, and the photo it takes is all green.
it worked yesterday, and now it doesn't
i've searched the entire system for a solution but couldn't find any
if you know what to do - please please help me
this is so depressing
thanks in advance
and have a great day
Gianfranco
macbook pro Mac OS X (10.4.10) 17"
macbook pro Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Try this
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=93240
and try a reboot.
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У мня перестала работать веб камера!
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