An integrated webcam on a user's laptop broke, so a technician installed a temporary, external...

The most likely reason for the issue is that the webcam is not on a level surface, which causes the camera angle to be distorted. The user should adjust the position of the webcam so that it is aligned with the laptop screen and captures the user’s face fully. The other options are not relevant to this issue, as they would not affect the camera angle or visibility of the user’s face. Verified References: How to Position Your Webcam Correctly.