Some find that using another make media cured it. Seems cheaper than a new drive.
Always try that lens cleaner....
Bob
The blank Media I have is Memorex DVD+R 16x.
For some reason my LITE-ON SOHW-1633S does not recognize the blank media. I burned some videos on these discs previously. I can watch DVD movies too.
LITE-ON has updated firmware but seeing as mine is an OEM version (eMachines). I don't want to force the new firmware.
I read that Memorex DVD+Rs are crap-o-la. Should I buy a different brand and/or a slower speed say 8x or 4x?
I have TDK CD-Rs that burn no problem.

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