Faulty DVD Drive/Burning Software?

Hi, I have a macbook pro and for some strange reason, the DVD drive or the software won't burn any DVD's I try to make. In iDVD, during the burning stages it get to the very near last stages of burning and then it ejects it before it has actually completed burning, thus giving me a blank disk. Also I have Final Cut Pro X which for some reason won't burn onto the DVD's as well. It says that it doesnt like the disk I used. However before it had this issue it was alright using the disk. The software had did have an update bhack in march/april and since that update it hasnt been the same since. The DVD's I have tried to use are Sony DVD-R 4.7GB. I would like some information or advice that could help reslove my problems if possible?

Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type dvd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Portables: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive
Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs
The software had did have an update bhack in march/april and since that update it hasnt been the same since.
Which software?
Care to share which OS you are using?

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