Is there anyway to verify that my optical drive is functioning properly?

I keep getting errors when trying to write DVD's. I have tried using Toast 8 as well as the burn folder. Both applications seem to run through the burning stage ok but with both applications there are errors when verifying the data. From Burn Folder I get, error code 0x80020063.
I have up to date software. I have tried writing different information on to the DVD's with both Toast and Burn Folder. I have also tried different DVD's. I have also repaired all permissions.
I am pulling my hair out and ready to trash my computer, I hate when it does not work as it should.
About a week ago I picked my Macbook up while burning a DVD, there was a funny sound, like the disk rubbing against something while spinning fast. Is it possible that I have damaged the optical drvie somehow? Is there some way to verify this? Is there another solution to this problem?

It's quite possible that you damaged the optical drive when picking up the MacBook. Personally I refuse to move my MacBook when it has optical media in it. Have you tried importing music off of a CD as a test? Also, the verification stage isn't required. Try and have it skip that and just manually verify by eye.

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