Disk drive broken?

I think there is something wrong with my disk drive? When I put a CD into my iMac's disk drive, it will accept it then eject it after 30 seconds or so. I have used ( and played such as battlefield 2142) these disks in the past. Now, when I want to use the exact same disks, they won't read. All the disks are in good condition. Even the installation disk wont read! Everything just gets ejected! >:( I'm so frustrated. Someone please help me!

HI and Welcome to Apple Discussions...
Did this start happening right after the 10.5.7 update? If so, try repairing disk permissions.
Launch Disk Utility. Select MacintoshHD in the panel on the left, select the FirstAid tab. Click: Repair Disk Permissions. When it's finished from the Menu Bar, Quit Disk Utility and restart your Mac.
Then try a CD.
Carolyn

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