CD burns but won't read???

hello,
I have tried inserting numerous cd's into emac drawer in which only some will be read. the tray has no problem ejecting. The cd's that won't read, once inserted, make a double sounding "buzz" sound or "brr-brr" noise- not the usual spinning "wirrll" sound. As the tray is out i move it around with the cd inside and taht will sometimes make a difference. It seems that there is an alignment problem as the tray feels loose and easy to jiggle. CDR's sometimes work yet commercial cd's always work. Have tried a number of cleaning runs as well as tried in test account and have recently cleaned hard drive. Can someone help with this issue??

I too was plagued by the SuperDrive problems back in August. I had 6 (yes...six) MacBooks before I gave up and returned the last one for my money back.
Well, I just re-purchased a new Core 2 Duo Macbook with optomistic hesitation. And I am happy to report - I have a completely functional system now. I think Apple is quietly listening - even if they don't admit it.
I am extremely pleased now.

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