en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/342292 Comments by mlbd01 http://www.geardiary.com/2009/02/26/an-hp-mini-note-webcam-fix-on-the-way/#IDComment16269725 Hi there, I happened to search this thread as I have been trying to find a solution to my dark built-in webcam (CQ40-340TU) of my newly bought HP laptop/notebook. (Tried updating the drivers, etc to no avail) In my case, I bought a Compaq Presario Notebook last Tuesday (Mar 3) in a shop here in the Philippines and the webcam worked well while I was at the computer shop (as it was brightly lit up). When I got home, I was very surprised that it was very dark. I brought it to the HP service center on Mar 4 and they too agreed that it was not working well and suggested for unit replacement. On Mar 5, I have a new unit , but the issue still persisted. I searched online and found out your article/advice and like your HP Mini, the laptop/notebook I bought also has an opaque film cover which makes the webcam unusable at indoors. Just thought I share this as it seems that other HP models are also having this issue. Thanks and regards, Melchor Fri, 6 Mar 2009 04:10:18 +0000 http://www.geardiary.com/2009/02/26/an-hp-mini-note-webcam-fix-on-the-way/#IDComment16269725