Does not boot or read discs

My disc drive stopped reading DVD discs ages ago. I learned this was a common problem and just put up with it. However now my system is having problems booting. It generally goes to a gray screen with a folder and question mark. I FINALLY got it to boot again and ran a disc check. There are errors but it is now not even reading regular cd discs, so I cannot repair and while I did erase my windows partition I am loath to attempt erasing and reinstalling my mac OS since the disc drive seems to have quit all together at the same time as the booting error started. Any ideas?

Ahh, you have an intel model but you posted on the G5 page. No matter but don't even think about opening it, I had my hard drive replaced today and watched the tech do it, it's very complicated, your need suction cups to get the glass off, there are dozens of screws, and cables that are attached to things you have to lift out, so you have to be careful not to damage them. Best bet is to take it in and have it looked at.

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