Drive rejects DVDs, mounts CDs normally

When i put a DVD in the drive, it clicks softly (normal sounds) for maybe 30 seconds (abnormally long), then ejects without mounting or opening the DVD. If i insert an audio CD, it works normally.
Any chance there would be a fix for this without having to send it in for repair?
It's a MatashitaDVD-R UJ-845E. I searched for firmware updates to no avail. It has firmware revision DMP2
Does this sound like logic board, or just the DVD drive?
I'm worried because the computer is fairly new (1/06 purchased), still under warranty, plus has AppleCare, but it fell several months ago off the arm of a chair, and has slight dent on both the lid and base in the catch area. I'm afraid it will void my warranty. I guess i'll find out soon, unless there is some fix for this i can do at home that i don't know about.
If anyone has any ideas, i would sure appreciate hearing them.

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