Spindle Servo Failure

[toku]

Today, I tried to write a new image to my DVD-RW disc. Both the drive and the disc have been used with ImgBurn to write images in the past, with no errors, but only now did I start getting this:

 

I 12:56:18 Operation Started!
I 12:56:18 Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F TS08 (G:) (ATAPI)
I 12:56:18 Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: MBI01RWG 20)
I 12:56:19 Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x
I 12:56:19 Quick Erase: No
I 12:56:42 Erasing Disc...
I 13:05:45 Operation Successfully Completed! - Duration: 00:09:26
I 13:06:10 Operation Started!
I 13:06:10 Source File: C:\Users\Toku\Desktop\gparted-live-0.12.1-1.iso
I 13:06:10 Source File Sectors: 61,595 (MODE1/2048)
I 13:06:10 Source File Size: 126,146,560 bytes
I 13:06:10 Source File Volume Identifier: GParted-live
I 13:06:10 Source File Application Identifier: GParted Live CD
I 13:06:10 Source File File System(s): ISO9660 (Bootable), Joliet
I 13:06:10 Destination Device: [0:0:0] HL-DT-ST DVDRAM GT30F TS08 (G:) (ATAPI)
I 13:06:10 Destination Media Type: DVD-RW (Disc ID: MBI01RWG 20)
I 13:06:10 Destination Media Supported Write Speeds: 2x, 4x
I 13:06:10 Destination Media Sectors: 2,297,888
I 13:06:10 Write Mode: DVD
I 13:06:10 Write Type: DAO
I 13:06:10 Write Speed: MAX
I 13:06:10 Link Size: Auto
I 13:06:10 Lock Volume: Yes
I 13:06:10 Test Mode: No
I 13:06:10 OPC: No
I 13:06:10 BURN-Proof: Enabled
I 13:06:10 Write Speed Successfully Set! - Effective: 5,540 KB/s (4x)
I 13:06:39 Filling Buffer... (80 MB)
I 13:06:41 Writing LeadIn...
I 13:08:33 Writing Session 1 of 1... (1 Track, LBA: 0 - 61594)
I 13:08:33 Writing Track 1 of 1... (MODE1/2048, LBA: 0 - 61594)
W 13:08:47 Failed to Write Sectors 18912 - 18943 - Reason: Spindle Servo Failure
W 13:08:47 Retrying (1 of 20)...
W 13:10:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:39 Retrying (2 of 20)...
W 13:10:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:39 Retrying (3 of 20)...
W 13:10:39 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (4 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (5 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (6 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (7 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (8 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (9 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (10 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (11 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (12 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (13 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (14 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (15 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (16 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (17 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (18 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (19 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
W 13:10:40 Retrying (20 of 20)...
W 13:10:40 Retry Failed - Reason: Invalid Address For Write
E 13:10:44 Failed to Write Sectors 18912 - 18943 - Reason: Spindle Servo Failure
I 13:10:44 Synchronising Cache...
E 13:10:52 Failed to Write Image!
I 13:10:52 Exporting Graph Data...
I 13:10:52 Graph Data File: C:\Users\Wes\AppData\Roaming\ImgBurn\Graph Data Files\HL-DT-ST_DVDRAM_GT30F_TS08_THURSDAY-APRIL-19-2012_1-06_PM_MBI01RWG_20_MAX.ibg
I 13:10:53 Export Successfully Completed!
E 13:10:53 Operation Failed! - Duration: 00:04:42
I 13:10:53 Average Write Rate: 290 KB/s (0.2x) - Maximum Write Rate: 2,788 KB/s (2.0x)

 

If any of you might know what the problem is... I'd be very grateful.

Edited April 19, 2012 by toku

[LIGHTNING UK!]

It could be due to dirt/dust/scratches etc.

 

Try doing a full erase on it and then give it another go.

 

If all else fails, use a decent quality 'write once' disc instead.