Framework 13 new Webcam Module 2nd Gen — No microphone audio

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Yesterday I received a new webcam module (2nd gen), and replaced the old webcam module in my Framework 13.

Video works perfectly, but the microphone is not sending audio. The only input I managed to get out of the microphone is a pop that sometimes registers if I move the switch from off to on while recording audio. Otherwise there is no signal whatsoever. The old microphone, in contrast, worked without problems.

Hardware: Framework 13 Intel 11th gen, but with a 12th gen CNC top cover (which the cable is a part of).

Software: Arch Linux, kernel 6.13.8.

Has anyone had a similar issue?

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Ah, interesting. It seems to work if I press the microphone switch with my thumb, and only while I’m holding it. I’ve tried reseating the bezel, but I cannot make it stick — cannot make the microphone work without applying pressure to the switch.

So the optical switch on the module doesn’t seem to like my bezel. I wonder if this a known failure mode? :thinking: