Reading dvd-r on Macbook Pro

Cannot read DVD-R on my Mac.... any ideas?

A brief update:
I dropped my computer off to FedEx on Thurs. evening (6:30 pm) and received it back on Sat. morning (8:30 am). That was incredibly fast!
Anyway, the following parts were replaced.
- ODD Super Drive (Symptom: Optical Drive Read/Write Data Error)
- Main Logic Board 2.4Ghz (Symptom: Sensors Test Failed)
- Optical Cable (Symptom: Drive Read/Write Data Error)
Moral of the story: if a Genius finds a "work-around" a the problem rather than trying to determine the actual cause of the problem, call AppleCare. Do not be afraid to speak with a Senior Manager (because, in my cause, the normal AppleCare technician didn't think anything was wrong.)
Thanks again for your all help.
Best,
--AL

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