DVD-RAM on Tecra A2 don't read DVDs and CDs

Hi everyone,
I have mat****a DVD-ram UJ-820S which don't read my DVDs but reads CDs. I have reinstalled my OS to see any changes, still no hope. I have burned an operating system on a DVD and try booting from the DVD and somehow it works, but when it goes to windows it stop reading any disc, and shows me that the disc is empty.
Any suggestions please?

Did you receive any error messages?
I have searched for some tips on the Microsoft website and found this both links:
How to Troubleshoot CD-ROM or DVD-ROM Read Issues
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/218617/EN-US/
How to Troubleshoot Issues with Reading CD, CD-R, CD-RW, and DVD Discs
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/321641/EN-US/
Maybe it helps.
If not, I think drive goes slowly up to the end of the life

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