Disk drive not reading all DVDs

[Unbounded Bond]

My disk drive is not able to read some(not all) DVDs, though that DVD can be read from another System.
What could be the problem?

 

[realdan]

your dvd drive is the problem here...symptoms of an imminent failure..if in warranty get it repaired/replaced under warranty...but before that u can try cleaning the lens with lens cleaner kit...but better to claim warranty if it is there

 

[NucleusKore]

Probable firmware update required

 

[Unbounded Bond]

firmware update..wat kind of ?

 

[Plasma_Snake]

I too have a Samsung DVD Writer, TSST SH-203D. It reads CDs, burns DVDs, read SL DVDs but isn't able to read DL DVDs. In My Computer section, DVD-RAM drive icon shows either No Disk or Hangs the system. What should I do, I the damn thing this Feb only as replacement to my prior Sony DVD Writer which too stopped reading DL DVDs.

 

[realdan]

well it is the rainy season...now could it have resulted in some deposits on the lens ..if i m not wrong...reading dual layer dvd need more lens power...try cleaning the lens with a dvd lens cleaner kit..the one which uses disc with brush and see or you could even try updating the firnware...
if it is in warranty..you would rather take it to claim warranty or wished that the dvd reading and writing failed also...and the claim warranty without any fuss

 

[Unbounded Bond]

Can anyone even tell me how to update firmware...

 

[acewin]

searching with the model name you can get the firmware online.
How much warranty you have in hand