MSI Laptop Camera Not Working 2021
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If you can’t turn on the built-in camera on your MSI laptop, not to worry.
Many MSI laptop users have reported the camera not working issue as well.
You can use one of the methods below to fix MSI laptop webcam not working problem.
Try These Methods To Fix MSI Laptop Camera Not Working Issue
Method 1: Ensure you’ve installed System Control Manager (SCM)
Method 2: Press Fn+F6 together to enable the camera
Method 3: Reset the Embedded Controller (EC) firmware
Method 4: Update the chipset drivers
Method 1: Ensure you’ve installed System Control Manager (SCM)
MSI System Control Manager (SCM) is a built-in system control tool for you to manage device settings.
It should be installed for the hardware and the function keys to work properly.
If SCM is not installed on your MSI laptop, the camera may stop working. So check if it’s installed on your laptop.
If it’s not installed, you can go to MSI official site to download the utility.
Just go to your product’s SUPPORT page on MSI and download SCM from the Utility tab.
If SCM is already installed on your computer, and your MSI laptop camera is still not working, try Method 2.
Method 2: Press Fn+F6 together to enable the camera
For most MSI laptops, the camera can be disabled by default. In this case, you need to enable the camera manually.
To enable the camera, just press Fn+F6 (the Fn key and the F6 key) at the same time.
Then check if the camera works properly.Try online webcam test to see webcam showing your image on laptop screen
If the camera still doesn’t work, try Method 3.
Method 3: Reset the Embedded Controller (EC) firmware
If Fn+F6 doesn’t resolve the problem, the function keys may have stopped working.
In this case, you need to reset the EC firmware first, then try Fn+F6 again.
Here’s how to do it:
1) Turn off your laptop.
2) Unplug the AC power cord.
3) Press and hold the power button for about 15 seconds to reset the EC firmware.
4) Plug the AC power cord again.
5) Turn on your laptop.
6) Press Fn+F6 at the same time and see if the camera works properly.
Method 4: Update the chipset drivers
The last method you can try to fix the problem is to update the chipset drivers.
To update the chipset drivers manually, you can google your MSI’s laptop name and go to the SUPPORT page. Where you can download the drivers.
Updating drivers manually can take time.
To save more time, you can update the driver automatically with Driver Easy.
Driver Easy has the Free version and the Pro version. You can update the driver one by one with the Free version.
But with the Pro version, you can update all drivers with one click.
Besides, you’ll get full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee.
1) Download the Free version of Driver Easy, then install it on your computer.
2) Launch it and click Scan Now to scan your computer to detect any problem drivers.
3) Click the Update button next to the chipset driver to update the driver, then the driver will be downloaded automatically.
Once the download is done, you can install the driver manually.
If you want the driver to install automatically, you can upgrade to the Pro version.
After updating the driver, check to see if your MSI laptop camera works.
FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
1.Why is my laptop camera not working?
In Device Manager, press and hold (or right-click) your camera, and then select Properties.
In Device Manager, on the Action menu, select Scan for hardware changes.
Wait for it to scan and reinstall updated drivers, restart your PC, and then try opening the Camera app again.
2.How do I activate my camera on my laptop?
To turn on a built-in camera in Windows 10, just type “camera” into the Windows search bar and find “Settings.”
Alternatively, press the Windows button and “I” to open Windows Settings, then select “Privacy” and find “Camera” on the left sidebar.
3.How do I update my MSI camera driver?
Download the newest version of the driver that you wish to replace using the MSI official website.
After downloading and extracting the driver from the archive file, a “Setup.exe” file is visible in the folder.
Double-click on the file to run it, and click then click “Next” until the installation is complete.
4.Can I install MSI drivers without a CD?
You can update your MSI motherboard drivers by using the automatic driver update feature in the Device Manager.
If you're wondering how to do so without an optical drive, be sure to check the MSI website for the latest drivers.
5.How do I download drivers for my MSI motherboard?
Go to MSI's official website, search for your motherboard and download the driver.
The matching result for “MPG Z390M GAMING EDG AC” will show up, select [Download] to enter the download section.
Click and Expand [LAN Drivers] → go [Intel Network Drivers] → and click on the arrow pointing down icon to download.
6.How do I download MSI drivers without an optical drive?
Reputable
Select your OS.
Download the drivers you need.
Copy them to a USB thumb drive and plug it into the MSI board after you're done with Windows installation (if the PC you're on is not the one that has the MSI board)
Run the driver installation.
Done.
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