DVD's Won't Mount On Combo Drive

[dan-o-mac]

I have a 700 mhz flat panel imac and most of my dvd's fail to mount, what can the problem be. I used to be able to watch movies, but lately my movies won't mount or play either?

[ifjake]

i had a similar problem with my powerbook 1.5 Ghz when trying to install something from a DVD. i tried some DVD movies out to see if it was just that particular DVD, but nothing would mount right.

i restarted and repaired disk permissions with the Disk Utility app and that somehow fixed it. try that.

[paddy]

Ive got the same computer but I've never really had that problem. Had it once with my ps2 though. Turned out to be a burnt out laser which cost €50 to replace:(

[dan-o-mac]

ifjake- I tried to repair disk permissions using disk utility, but not restart and then try to repair disk permissions. I'll try that when I go home.

paddy- Would it still be a sign of a burnt out laser if it's still reading some dvd's? It also has no problems reading cd's does that use a different laser?

[dan-o-mac]

OK, I tried restarting and repairing and it didn't work. Anyone else have any suggestions.