G5 Superdrive automatically ejects all DVDs

This problem just started a couple days ago (after successfully burning a DVD). My drive reads all types of CDs fine; blank CDs, burned CDs, and purchased CDs. But as of a couple days ago, any kind of DVD I insert is ejected, either right away or after a few seconds. There are no error warnings or messages on my computer. It's as if my Superdrive is no longer a Superdrive.
I've had a similar problem in the past, but only with blank DVDs. And in that situation, I could just retry loading the disc a couple of times and eventually it would be read by my computer. Not so now.
Please, can anybody help?

No G5??? Well, that goes in the suggestion box....
Here's a pdf guide to installation.
Not a big project, just nice to know the fine points.
The tray cover plate is best removed for troublefree operation (standard to do with any make of drive in the G5). Before installing the drive, open the tray, and unclip the cover plate.

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