DVD drive problem after installing 10.5.6

I have MacBook Pro 15",
Model Identifier-MacBookPro 2,2,
Intel Core 2 Duo 2.16 Ghz
Problem: After Installing 10.5.6 from the software update panel, my dvd drive (MATSHITA DVD-R UJ-857D) make eject sounds (sound like ejecting disc) every 10 seconds..
But if I insert cd or dvd disc into the drive, every thing is ok - no sounds, and no ejecting the disc..
Before I install this update, everyting was ok!
Please Help!!
P.S Sorry, for my english

Hi Drug;
Have you tried resetting PRAM by holding down control, option, P and R during reboot?
Allan

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