A40 - 231 is unable to read DVD-R.

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  Can you please tell us what operating system you are using and what model of laptop.

  In any case, if your optical disc drive can read CD but not DVD, it is possible that the driver is defective or the lens is dirty.
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  If this will not help it is possible that ODD has problem with the calibration of the lens.

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  I am willing to pay the difference for an upgrade. If this is not possible please let me know if, in the case that I'll buy a better DVD, will it affect my warranty.

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  Your dealer is on the right track. It is not possible for you to change the player yourself!

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  But beware, I'm not absolute, but I think that you'll lose the guarantee of the machine!

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  so, if the player has played before that should always work, or? :)
  Installed a few programs that could possibly affect the playback of HD discs? It might be a good idea to recover your system, perhaps to issue it s just a software.
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