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‎10-02-2025 10:47 AM

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I had to use a flashlight to spot this "Micro-Switch." It is directly under the little tab that is at the top or front of the display screen! The Tab is what we use to lift the screen up when we have closed the laptop/Notepad.  It may not be easy to see or feel, but look there. I slid it to the right and signed into a Zoom meeting, and I had video!

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‎10-05-2025 07:48 AM

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Hi @PaulC68 

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community! We're here to help you get back up and running.

 

That’s a fantastic discovery—and a helpful tip for others facing mysterious camera issues! Many HP laptops, including Victus and ENVY models, now include a physical camera privacy switch or micro-switch near the top bezel. It’s designed to disable the webcam at the hardware level, which means software settings alone won’t restore video until the switch is toggled.

 

Thanks for sharing this—it’s a great reminder that physical privacy features can be subtle but powerful. 

 

Please mark it as an Accepted Solution! ✅ It helps others and spreads support. 💙 Thanks! 😊

 

 

Take care, and have an amazing day!

 

Regards, 

Hawks_Eye

 

I'm an HP Employee.


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