my 3 year old LH-18A1P wouldnt recognize DVD+R DL

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    just like what title says. it just wouldnt recognize Verbatim DVD+R DL 2.4x. it does recognize CD-Rs and DVD±Rs but man why DVD+R DLs. i tried to update firmware to GL0J but it didnt help. any suggestion?
     
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    i forgot to mention that when i put DL media in, it just spins it forever. it looks like it's trying to read it but it just can't.
     
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    It typically means that the laser can't focus to the second layer.

    If you can take the disc to another PC and it can be read, it's time for a new drive.
     
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    yeah i guess its time for a new burner.
     

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