Disk Drive won't read certain disks

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Hi everyone,
I have a problem with my disk drive - it is reading some DVDs, but not the DVD-RW and DVD+RW disks that I bought. It sounds as if it is trying to read them, but it stops after a few tries due to a rumbling sound. The green light also flashes for a couple of seconds.
 
If it's an older drive it may not read those types. It usually says on the cover plate what types of drives it should read. If they are not stated on the cover plate you probably need a newer drive.

If they ARE stated on the cover plate, then look at the link. It has probably just gotten dirty inside.