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Webcam
Hello everyone,
I recently bought a Dell Latitude E6420. Without thinking, I bought one without a webcam. As I like to carry light, I really don't want to carry around a USB webcam as it is extra baggage and looks unprofessional. I'd like to install the built in webcam myself. I've read posts of people discouraging others from doing this but they never actually describe how to do it. I have no problem soldering or getting into the hardware as I work in a physics/engineering lab. So what I'd like to know, is the part number for the camera, and the exact procedure for installing it. I'm assuming that I only need the camera and the bezel? Can someone please help me out!
Thanks
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Did some searching. You will also have to replace the Bezel trim cover.
Weird, actually, after taking a look at the service manual, I have (what looks to be) the connect that plugs into the camera, but it's plugged into the board underneath the screen. I wonder if that has a use? Or is it plugged into an empty socket. But in any case, I'm going to go ahead and order the camera as it's only 14.99 on the dell website.
Yes. It was actually very easy. Just take off the bezel around the screen. Remove the camera place holder. Connect the cable that's already there to the camera and screw in the camera. I believe the first time I turned the computer on, the camera was automatically recognized. Also, it's surprising how high the quality is on the OEM camera for this computer. It's very good in low light and has high def resolution.
I just upgraded 2x E6420 and they worked fine. There is already the old speaker board (?) in place, so that is removed and replaced with the new camera/IR/speaker board. I got the cameras from Dell from only $15 each (half of price elsewhere), and the new bezel on ebay for another $17 each (or I suppose one could just drill the existing bezel if they were accurate enough for the two new holes location). A nice easy upgrade. Thanks.
Bay Wolf
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Posted February 21st, 2012 20:00
Here is the service manual for your notebook.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/late6420/en/OM/om_en.pdf
On page 35, it describes how to remove the camera. This should get you going in the right direction.
I'm not sure if the camera cable is installed in the system if the webcam is not ordered.