Replace the loader - the Toshiba 1812 has had some good reviews, but I
cannot comment personally ...remember you will want rpc1 or "kiss"
firmware in whatever you chose as the replacement: www.rpc1.org

>I used to have an Apex AD-703 and it had the same problem ... Sorry, but
>the best solution is buying a new one ..
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: toaster_te
> To: ezpatch@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2004 2:20 PM
> Subject: [EZ Patch] Apex AD-703 (CS) not playing DVD-R's :( PLEASE HELP
>
>
> My Apex AD-703 seems to be extremely picky about the DVD-R media it
> accepts... I've tried Lead-data, Ridata (Ritek) and a few others,
> most (99%) do not play :(
>
> Is there ANY firmware, adjustment or replacement I can make to this
> unit? or am I better off replacing it with a newer changer?
>
> Any help would be appreciated.
>
> toaster@...