Pavilian dv7: DVDWBD TS-LB23L won't write to DVD-R discs

The drive DVDWBD TS-LB23L in my laptop stopped recognizing DVD-R media.  It works fine with DVD + R discs.  With DVD-R discs noise as it tries to read the disc, but is never able to.  I tried several discs of different brands, but the problem remains.  Don't know if it of coincidence or not, but it happened just after a pushed Microsoft Update.

Would appreciate ideas.

jflash972 wrote:

Think I fixed it.  The goal was apparently more than just a little dirty. Earlier I had cleaned with a cloth of good quality lens with no results.  This time, I applied a professional cleaner optical (Rexton Optyl) on the cloth, wipe the lens with it and waited a minute before wiping.  Then, I tried a DVD-R disc, and it worked without problem.

I'm always curious as to why a dirty lens can cause a problem reading with DVD-R discs, but not with DVD + R discs.

Thank you for your quick response to my original question.

Not sure, but it could be linked the wavelength of the laser is more compatible with + R media then withn Virgin r. Also quality of media brand can also influence how well the laser reads the Middle as well.

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