CD-DVD drive write problem

Hi Everyone,
I have a lenovo 3000 N200 0769. The operating system is Windows XP Pro. For some reason the CD/DVD RW drive can read files from cd and dvd but whenever I am trying to write on either one of these mediums, I always received a message asking to enter a blank writable disk while the drive already has a blank disk. Does this ring a bell for anyone? Your help is greatly appreciated.

Hi,
It would help if you identified your notebook with its complete product name or product number.
HP has produced and brought to market perhaps more than 10,000 models of notebooks and desktop PCs over the years. It is difficult to help you if we don't know which one you own and which operating system is installed.
Method #1: If the notebook will boot into Windows you can retrieve your Product Number by pressing Fn + Esc key. You can also read the Service Tag (if present) attached to the bottom of your notebook\netbook.
Method #2:
Remove the battery and look in the compartment where the battery was installed. You should see a printed part number and a product name. Please post one or both of them (with all alphanumeric characters here). If you live outside of North America, it helps us if you post the country of purchase.
Desktop PC
Look at the rear or side of your desktop for a service tag for the complete product name and product number.
Best regards,
erico
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Your CD drive or DVD drive is missing or is not recognized by Windows or other programs - Windows XP...
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