My iMac's DVD Rom Stuck! I can't insert any Disk.

My iMac's DVD rom is not accepting any disk.
If I try to insert a Disk, it only goes half way. Something is BLOCKING the disk from going in.
The last time I used the DVD rom was last week, it ejected the disk so hard, the DVD Disk actually fell on the floor...after that, It's been stuck until now.
Is the DVD rom broken?
My iMac is Core 2 Duo 2.4 [2007-2008 model]
Thanks.
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{quote:}Is the DVD rom broken?{quote}
Yes, your DVD drive is busted.
Contact your Local Apple Service Provider and make an appointment to have is serviced.
http://www.apple.com/buy/locator/service/
It will be covered if you have Apple Care, if not call around and get some estimates.

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