10.3.9 to 10.4.11 update - Superdrive not recognized

I recently did an update from 10.3.9 to 10.4 then immediately the compilation to 10.4.11
As my HD was starting to top out, I put in a previously burned backup DVD to review my last backup. It was recognized and read OK. I then put in a blank DVD to backup some files and received an error message. The disc was not recognized and did not spin up. Subsequently the eject key does not work, and a review of System Profiler indicates "No burning device was found". I'm stumped. Any help is appreciated.

Hopefully it's not some basic part of the OS Missing, or the DVD part of the Player giving up.
What does System Profiler say about the drive now?
Might try reapplying the Combo Update...
The combo update for PowerPC-based Macs...
http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/macosx10411comboupdateppc.html
Repair Permissions afterwards, reboot.

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