DVD/CD Drive opens on startup! Whats going on?

Hey guys,
For some reason my CD/DVD combo drive now opens every time I startup/restart my computer. I have tried unplugging all USB/FW devices, running ONYX, Zapping the P-RAM, and still no fix. The only change I have made to my system is adding a different 2nd monitor and installed the video game Civilization 4, which does use the CD Drive. The drive itself still functions correctly, though it opens every time I startup!
Any idea whats going on?

Fixed it, LOL! I recently added a 2nd keyboard/mouse for another section of my workspace, and forgot I had it plugged in, and placed a small folder on top of the mouse, which caused it to be pressed, which opens the CD/DVD drive on startup. LOL!!
Let that be a lesson to everyone out there

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