DVD DRIVE SEEMS LOCKED! HELP!

I tried to install a new printer and when I went to insert the install disc, the drive wouldnt take the disc. I pushed and pushed and it felt like there was two bars locking the drive. I pressed eject numerous times thinking there was another disc in there. The eject icon came up on the screen every time, but no ejection of any disc. I took an old unused CD and pushed it in to see what was going on, it went under the bars but with great force. It was also badly scratched making me think there was bars there. Any ideas on what the problem is? And if the drive is screwed, know where I can get a new one for cheap?

This is a machine from ebay... and still under applecare, but not in my name.... Do I have a chance with apple?
Applecare is transferable - have the prior owner contact Apple to transfer it to you. From the US Applecare agreement:
You may transfer this Plan to a new owner of the Covered Equipment by sending, faxing or emailing
notice of transfer to Apple Computer, Inc., ATTN: Agreement Administration, MS: 217-
AC, 2511 Laguna Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95758, U.S., fax number 916-399-7337 or
[email protected], respectively. You must provide the Plan Agreement Number, the
serial numbers of the Covered Equipment being transferred, proof of purchase of the Plan, and
the name, address, telephone number and email address of the new owner

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