Is the Hp Pavillion G series capable of burning disks? or how can i tell if it is.

I would check here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/weInput?lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=5046256

marissalynn5, use the Restoration Disk, and choose Non-Destructive Installation when asked. (Repair)

If you do Not have the Restoration Disk (CD);

In the USA the disk is free. The shipping and handling is not.
$17 for a 5 to 7 day ship. $24 for a 2 to 3 day ship.

Call HP Support's toll-free phone number 1-800-474-6836.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Tell the representative that you need the Restoration Disk.
The representative may ask for the Product Number, or the Serial Number.

This is on the Bottom of the laptop in the white Service Tag.
P/N = Product Number
S/N = Serial Number

Turn the laptop on, install the disk in the DVD optical drive, close the drive tray. Perform the above.

If you are not in the USA, here is HP Support Worldwide contact information,

http://welcome.hp.com/country/us/en/wwcontact_us.html

[ If I may. If you are not in the USA, and obtain the Restoration Disk, may I ask how support treated you, and the cost of shipping of the disk? Was the disk free? ]

If using the Restoration Disk does not cure the problem, then I have bad news.

The HP Pavilion dv2000 series, Pavilion dv6000 series, and dv9000 series, have an inherent problem with the graphics chip.

This video explains the problem, and the repair, and possible warranty work by HP,

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bnkQNmKauEc

That means that the BIOS of the motherboard can't detect the hard disk = it has died. Replace the hard disk and reinstall.

What software are you using to burn?
How big is the data you are burning?
Are you burning data, video (what format)?
What error did you get?

Try creating a normal CD-R for example just a picture using windows transfer which is simply double clicking your CD drive icon in my computer dragging a picture on to it then burn the files should be on the left, if so then your burner should be fine. I Would suggest using NERO to burn DVD's

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put the images onto the disk using a free program called imgburn.

Defrag your machine, then try it again. Also clean out the drive before defrag. Start, programs, accessorys, system tools, disk cleanup

Greetings,
Your dvd drive is not capable of burning a dual layer disc. You need to have a burner that is capable of sending the laser through to the second layer of the disc. That said you can get a DL burner for around 30 dollars. Click HERE to see one from Newegg.com.
I am not sure what you mean by 'burns, flip, burn dvds.' but if you make another comment I will respond.
Take Care,
-WN

sure..sounds like you are having some issues with this..perhaps a more direct connection is in order..watch your email

Only mobo's available for it are that series and no other. It is a service/sales issue to get you to buy a new laptop. The other units in the series probably differ in onboard video and processor capability. The case in only built to accomadate theat board and display.