Superdrive only read dvd installation

Ok, Here is my problem.
It started when the superdrive dont burn correctly the cd. I reinstall the Snow Leopard from the installation cd. And now only read the installation dvd. No more, no other dvds or cds, Sound its like cycled and never mount the cd. The dvds are clean and with really minor scratch. I have a macbook pro 15". Reinstalled, and the only dvd wants read is, the installation dvd. The dvds was original, (the other ones with try to read)

Hi Nancy
Open the System Preferences for CDs & DVDs and check to make sure that the When's are set to:
When you insert a blank CD: Ask what to do
When you insert a blank DVD: Ask what to do
When you insert a music CD: Open iTunes
When you insert a picture CD: Open iPhoto +(or other photo app.)+
When you insert a Video DVD: Open DVD Player
Dennis

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