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web cam not working

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jeanie99 Sat 14-Feb-15 11:04:06

I've just tried to use Skype but the webcam is not working.

It's an inbuilt webcam and lights up when you turn the computer on but now it is not lit up.

I can make a phone call via the top call list but the video call is light in colour so cannot be used.

Hope you can understand what I am saying.

Would appreciate any help as I use Skype to see my grandson.

jeanie99 Thu 26-Feb-15 23:30:23

Tresco,

I've never come across this before and told them it was ludicrous having my laptop set up with the manufactured date for warranty,it was set up for Dec 2013 but I didn't purchase the machine until 31/3/14. Hence when I went into my account record it said I was out of warranty.

I had to go into their database and change the base warranty date and send my original invoice to prove when I purchased it.

I've now got a problem sending the thing back because I go away next Wednesday and I'm not back until April.

They can pick it up before I leave but I'll not be in when they bring it back.

I spoke to Lenovo today and told them about the problem and they suggested I wait until I get back before sending it. Said because the fault was registered before the warranty ran out this would be OK.

However I received an e-mail later today saying I may have to pay if I send it back in April. I've contacted them yet again asking to please confirm the free repair.

I seriously need to get away.

I had my old computer 8 years with only one problem in all that time.

Coolgran65 Fri 27-Feb-15 01:10:43

I want to scream on your behalf.