SR5110NX does not write to blank DVD disks.

The DVD/CD reader/writer in the SR5110NX desktop does not recognize that a blank DVD is in the tray. It "sees" and writes to CDs. It reads and displays and interprets software disks. I have tried different disks by different manufacturers and have tried the Microsoft software fixes from the web. Is this a driver/software problem for which HP/Compaq has a FREE downloadable fix?

26-2011 06:31 PM
04-26-2011 12:53 PM
Hi lurawan,
I'm wondering if there is a codec or driver issue.
Do regular DVD movies play?
Have blank DVDs ever worked in the drive?
Have you tried different brands of blank DVDs? Sometimes drives don't work as well with some brands.
...an HP employee just trying to help where I can, but not speaking on behalf of HP.
Reply:
Regular DVD movies do not play. They are not recognized or "seen" or "felt" as being in the DVD drive.
Unknown if blank DVDs have ever worked in the drive. It will write to blank CDs.
Different types of blank DVDs tried are Memorex DVD+R DL; Sony DVD+R. Just ordered Verbatim DVD+R to try them.
It reads and interprets software disks. Just doesn't seem to recognize DVDs.

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