Satellite L350 - Doesn't ready CD's but DVD's

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I've got a problem with my Satellite L350. It does not read any CD`s but DVD`s work fine.
Anybody have any ideas?
Please

Forget these filters.
Remove optical disc drive from device manager and restart your notebook.
The drive will be recognized and installed again.
Test the functionality with original medias. Be sure you don't use some not readable copy protected music CDs. If the situation is the same contact nearest authorized service provider and ask for help.
Of course as last step you can test functionality with factory settings but at first you must reinstall OS.

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