DVD Drive keeps ejecting!

I have an HP Probook 4540s which i bought just a couple of weeks ago. The dvd-rom has suddenly started ejecting randomly, even though i havent used it at all since buying the notebook. Somebody please help!

update windows, re-install or rollback drivers, and maybe update bios. If that doesn't work get a new optical drive.

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