Physically disabling a laptop camera and microphone
Channel: Josh Lucy
Date: 16/09/2016

This video demonstrates the basic method one might use to completely disable a built-in microphone and web camera on their laptop using basic tools. After a number of friends on Facebook shared an article in which FBI director James Comey recommended disabling his web cam by putting tape over it I decided to share the method I've been using the last couple years to protect against spying that that might be done through my devices. This method should ensure that the and microphone are unusable. Disabling these devices in the BIOS or elsewhere could be undone. This requires physical reconnection to be undone.

Consult your device's manual for information on how to disassemble the screen. This will void your warranty and could break your equipment. You're entirely responsible for any ill effects this has.