Satellite M30-107: Mat****a UJ-820s not reading burned CDs

Anyone know why. Tried different burning programs made no difference. Works on every pc/laptop on the planet except this laptop! It shows up as a blank cd !!
any ideas?
thanks

Hi
Possibly the drive cannot read this CD because it doesnt support it.
Of course, this is very strange that it doesnt work only on your notebook drive but in the user manual you will find the list with the properly worked medias. It is possible that other medias will not work correctly.
I have had also a same issue. The burned CD doesnt work on my notebook but on the second notebook was no problem.
I have purchase a different brands and tested it. Now the drive accepts the TDK medias.
I think on your notebook is it a compatibility issue.

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