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