Can't import CD's/DVD's

I have been trying to import CD's onto iTunes and every time I put a disc in it makes a weird noise, like a low tone humming noise, it does that like two to three times and also there is a ticking noise coming from the optical drive and then after that it just spits the CD back out. I have tried multiple discs and DVD's and it does the exact same thing. I have tried trouble shooting it, including ejecting the CD and the putting it back in, I can do that for while and sometimes it will work but then it will go back to doing the exact same thing. Does anyone have any reccomendations

i have this exact same problem! I think the best thing to do is to call Apple and send it in for repair. I would do the same but my limited warranty ended.

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