My cd/dvd drive not working properly will not read a recently burnt cd

When i burn a cd it says that i have inserted a blank cd

Lenses inside the drive can be dirty as well.
BestBuy/Walmart carry "drive cleaning" kits ... a special disk that you load with cleaning solution is inserted into the drive, then ejected after running it for a minute or two.

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xamdu,
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