Burned CDs appear as Blank

Hello, everyone,
Please excuse me if I repeat my question with someone else's (I did make a search though).
I've burned some CDs on my MacBook Pro 17'' about an year ago. I've played the same CDs without any problems. Long time past, I've made certain updates when the Sorftware Update indicated for such (if that's concerns this issue)...
And now, when I insert any of these previously burned CDs, they appear as Blank (any other CDs/DVDs play fine, except these ones).
I'd appreciate any help!!!
Kremena

The problem might be a dirty lens
I had the same problem. No burnt disk could be read (or burnt), but factory CD's could.
Cleaning the Superdrive (mac mini-intel 1st-gen) solved it for me. I used a cleaning cloth for glasses wrapped around a CD. A real CD-cleaner Disk or pressurized air might be a more recommended way of cleansing.
It might also be a too weak power supply, but that is not so likely with Macs.
Also take a look at this thread:
http://forums.macosxhints.com/showthread.php?t=77414
And read the "crazy solution" at post #9.
Message was edited by: isgoed

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