# Troubleshooting a Specific Camera Disabled Failed to Detect Clusters error on the NextSeq 500/550
This notification indicates that the NextSeq 500/550 is unable to detect clusters at cycle 1 for a specific section, lane and/or surface(s) as opposed to all cameras/lanes/surfaces. The following article is for runs that have not stopped prematurely.
This notification is typically caused by cluster density issues or communication issues and, because the NextSeq 500/550 has multiple cameras, the run may progress to completion if other cameras/lanes/surfaces are performing.
**Potential error message:**\
**Troubleshooting steps:**
1. Evaluate the run performance for other sections and lanes.
* Compare the cluster density of other lanes to the recommended cluster density for the NextSeq 500/550 (170-220k/mm2 for well balanced libraries).
* If the run is over/under clustered or shows poor performance, a sample or cluster density issue is suspected.
2. If run performance meets specifications\\\*, a communication issue is suspected; power cycle the instrument and perform the system checks.
* For further information, search for Knowledge Base articles **How to Perform a NextSeq 550 Power Cycle** and **How to Perform a NextSeq 550 System Check**.
* If all system checks pass, proceed with using the instrument normally.
3. If issue persistently occurs with same camera and high or low cluster density are not suspected, contact [Illumina Technical Support](https://www.illumina.com/company/contact-us.html#/united-states/technical-support) for further guidance.
For further information, search for Knowledge Base articles:
* **Cluster density guidelines for Illumina sequencing platforms using non-patterned flow cells**.
* **Troubleshooting Mid-Run Camera Disabled Error on the NextSeq 500/550**
* **Troubleshooting Cycle 1 Error: Camera Disabled: Failed to Detect Clusters on the NextSeq 500/550**
\\\*Note: See the support page for [NextSeq 500/550 Specifications](https://www.illumina.com/systems/sequencing-platforms/nextseq/specifications.html).
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