Cd burner not working properly

When I insert a blank cd into my burner it causes my computer to appear to be reading it, bu it just sticks. When I send a movie file to be burned, it will start the burn process but then tell me user aborted, when I have not. Please help. I don't want to have to replace it if I don't have to. Thanks for your help.

dee coyne Jul 15, 2007

Thank you for your help.
I'll look you up when I have more problems.

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Assuming you have tried different makes of cd or dvd disks, it's a classic drive failure problem where the laser can no longer burn, but may still be able to read cd's only. You will have to replace the drive, they are quite inexpensive, about £30.00 or $60 US and very easy to fit.

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