Originally posted here by DeadAddict
I would try gently cleaning the lens with a Q-tip and some water that should fix the reading problem.
for those of you who don't know what a Q-tip is
http://www.drugstore.com/qxp26117_33...tton_swabs.htm

NOOOOOOO!!!!
A Q-tip will remove the coating from the laser lense and turn the drive into an expensive paperweight. Your only option would be the distilled water route (with the 1-2 day dryout) followed by the use of a lense cleaning CD.

Again...DO NOT use a Q-tip. This will only work 2 or 3 times and then your drive is ruined. If nothing else works make this your LAST RESORT, make sure you moisten the Qtip with distilled water only, rub gently and pray hard.