CD/DVD (disk)drive on computer not working after 10.8.5 update

I have been having problems with this resently. Every time I try to load a CD or DVD into my computer, it doesn't recogenize it. It makes sounds like it's thinking and stuck and then after a lengthy period of time, spits out the disk and says that I had inserted a blank disk. Obviously it wasn't blank or I wouldn'd be trying to figure out what the hck is wrong with it here. I am so beyond frusterated because this all started happening right after the last update for the Os X operating system. can someone please help me here. I don't know what to do. My computer has NEVER done this before and I NEED it to start working again. And before anyone suggests it, yes I have restarted it... SEVERAL times.

Hello DaniHime86,
We've an article that provides a few additional tips that can help get your Mac's SuperDrive working correctly again.
The drive accepts discs but they do not mount or are automatically ejected
Make sure the drive is not upside down. The aluminum enclosure should be facing up.
Check the disc's surface for scratches and dirt, since these things can prevent the disc from appearing on the desktop.
The MacBook Air SuperDrive is designed to be used with MacBook Air and Mac mini computers that do not have a built-in optical drive. For best results, connect the MacBook Air SuperDrive directly to the computer's USB port instead a USB hub.
Reset the System Management Controller (SMC).
Ensure your drive can read the specific type of disc being used. The System Profiler or System Information may provide additional information regarding what media your computer supports.
Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard or earlier: Open Apple System Profiler by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click More Info.
OS X 10.7 Lion or later: Open System Information by choosing "About this Mac" from the Apple () menu. Then, click System Report.
If the disc continues to not be recognized, contact Apple, an Apple Authorized Service Provider, or make an appointment with an Apple Retail Store for additional troubleshooting, evaluation, or service.
Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801
Cheers,
Allen

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