DVD drive not recognizing DVDs

[netzero20001]

Guys I am just wondering whats the problem with my DVD drive..It plays audio CDs quite well but when i insert a DVD it doesnt recognize it..Even if i try to play it manually from my computer it says please insert the disk in your DVD drive....I tried to troubleshoot and its still doesnt work...I would appreciate your help..
Thanks in ADvance
Netzero20001

[muffenme]

:fire

You might have a dead blue lazer, I assume you try DVD movies and it the right one for where you live. It could be the len is dirty.

:hole

[netzero20001]

I am in North america and I am playing the right DVDs for the region. I am just wondering how can it be a lens if it can read the audio CDs without problem.
Thanx for the help guys....I wish someone would know whats the problem.
Netzero20001

[rebirth]

two separate lenses :D ??

[CompuGeek]

two separate lenses :D ??

Usually it's just one lens that focuses to either a CD wavelength or a DVD wavelength. A screwed up DVD drive might work perfect for CDs but have issues refocusing the laser for DVDs.

:sw