CD drive does not play

Hi,
I have a Mac Mini G4. My problem is that when I insert a CD, I cannot view the contents of it - like play an audio CD or watch a DVD. The CD icon does not appear on the desktop or in the finder. If I look in "About this mac" and click "More info" and then Hardware-->ATA I can see the drive there:
MATSHITACD-RW CW-8124:
Model: MATSHITACD-RW CW-8124
Revision: DACD
Serial Number:
Detachable Drive: No
Protocol: ATAPI
Unit Number: 1
Socket Type: Internal
Does anyone know what to do to fix it? It's been like this for a while now, but I've only just got around to it.
Thanks,
Mark.

As I see it, there are three possible problems - firstly, that the mini may be misreading the drive, secondly that the drive may be misreading the disks, thirdly that the hardware may be failing.
So, in order, I would try the following:
Firstly: A PMU reset to ensure the system's power management unit is correctly controlling the drive. To reset the PMU
-Unplug all cables from the computer, including the power cord.
-Wait 10 seconds.
-Plug in the power cord while simultaneously pressing and holding the power button on the back of the computer.
-Let go of the power button.
-Press the power button once more to start up your Mac mini.
Secondly: If the PMU reset doesn't help, then the next least serious possibility is that the drive is simply dirty, and thus misreading disks. In that instance a lens cleaner may help.
Thirdly: if neither of the above improve matters, it suggests the drive itself may be failing, in which case it seems unlikely anything much short of a replacement drive will resolve it.

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