Failure to calibrate laser power level?

I am having some difficulty burning music cds. The "failed to calibrate the laser power level" message comes up after checking media, preparing titles, and ejects disc. I have tried both Memorex Music discs and TDK Music discs. I have used both brands succesfully in the past, many times.

I got the same message when I've tried to archive photos from iPhoto using imation cd-rw discs.

Is there another test I can run on my burner (MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-845E)? I did run TechTool with no reported errors. Or is this one for the Apple shop?

thanks for any suggestions.

PowerBookG4, Choose, 17"

Posted on Aug 6, 2007 2:52 AM

66 replies

Aug 27, 2009 2:27 AM in response to William Waletitsch

I add a vote for compressed air. Before that I tried SMC reset and, as a desperate, also the magic International trick, which of course did not succed. Compressed air solved the problem in 2 seconds.

sh1znack

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Oct 8, 2009 1:39 AM in response to Danny1996

Spray canned air for about 5-10 seconds. It worked for me.

Oct 24, 2009 11:05 PM in response to Danny1996

I have low-budget coaster DVD-R's and had the infamous message. No can air in sight but was able to burn it at 2x. Thanks for the tips.

Infactor

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Feb 7, 2010 3:33 AM in response to William Waletitsch

I had same problem, but on MacBook Pro MB470 model. Problem solution: cleaned DVD-ROM with CD cleaner: http://tr.im/NaKe

Feb 23, 2010 3:00 PM in response to William Waletitsch

I had exact same problem. Language setting, low speed burn or resetting didn't work. A simple trick did, just logged out and logged in back again. And viola it started to burn my DVD. Go figure.

Mar 18, 2010 2:36 PM in response to William Waletitsch

Add me to the problem with the solution being the compressed air shot into the MacBook Pro slot for 5 to 10 seconds. Moved it across the slot and I am burning a DVD now through the Finder!

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Failure to calibrate laser power level?