Super drive doesnt recognize BLANK DVD-R

I can watch dvd movies but cannot burn anything on a blank dvd-r because the driver do not recognize blank dvd-r. what can it be?

If you've tried different DVD discs from different DVD packs, and all discs will not allow you to burn, then it's most likely a faulty drive. Hopefully you still have a warranty.??
Gramps.

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Hello Apple friends,
I have encountered a problem with my superdrive. It opens and closes fine. But when I insert a CD it doesnt pop up the little image of a CD on my desktop like it used to. In fact, it doesnt seem to recognize that there is a CD(any type photos, music, software, blank) in it. Any ideas of my the superdrive doesnt know it has a CD inside it? Many thanks.
All the best always,
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Hello,
It sounds as though your drive is simply broken.
An AASP will charge you an astronomical fee (probably $400+) for replacing a like-for-like old slow Superdrive. You can replace the internal drive yourself for around $40 with the fastest and latest model or you can look at an up-to-date external model:
http://www.lacie.com/products/range.htm?id=10014
(Firewire models are highly recommended).
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I agree that another media brand is in order. Memorex does not make quality media and this may be the problem.
TDK and Maxell make highly regarded media. Princo is labeled as "3rd class" by the DVD Media FAQ at digitalFAQ.com.
I use TDK almost exclusively and have yet to have a bad burn.

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Just to make sure, are you SURE it's a cd AND dvd burner? There are drives out there(I mention this since you said years ago) that were CD burners, with the DVD ROM feather.
If you like my post, or solution to your issue/question, go ahead and click on the little star by my name and/or accept the post as the Solution. It makes me happy.
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i am very aware of this problem as my powerbook G4 had the same issue,
although its not a big issue i am worring about.
when i insert a DVD sometimes, lets say a commercial Movie DVD, an older burned DVD from 2002 or 2005 or even 2006, my brand new imac 24" doesnt recognize the inserted DVD randomly, not every day, but on some days........
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Hi
What you mean exactly? Does the drive does not recognize content on the media or there is problem if you want to burn data on DVD-R media?
Can you please explain all this a little bit more preciously?
Just for info: I use TDK empty medias almost 5 years and I can say that TDK is very good manufacturer for this stuff.

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Bye

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