My PM G5 refuses DVD+R DL

Every DVD DL introduiced is immediately ejected by the Superdrive. My PM G5 (bought late 2005) has a Pioneer 117-D.
What can I do ?
Thanks by advance.

Hi-
Welcome to Discussions!
The Pioneer 117, though mechanically identical to the Pioneer DVR-108, is not capable of burning DL media. Itm has crippled firmware, than can be flashed to support DL if you care to try. Read this article which also contains a link to the firmware and flashing guide.
Disclaimer: Failure to follow flashing proceedures properly will result in a brick, a door stop, or otherwise useless optical drive.

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