Importing CD then DVD player opens

Hi All
My friend has just freaked out.
She is completely Mac and Computer new so i thought i'd ask on her behalf as she'd need an hours tutoring on how to post a question.
She's tried to import a CD into itunes. Normal.
Then, drive starts making a whirring noise, lots of spinning and the DVD player opens and asks her to insert a DVD.
Nothing responds so I told her to force quit, eject the CD and restart itunes.
She tried it again and it was fine. Phew!
She only had it for 9 days so it's a baby and she could take it back if this is a known issue.
Any ideas you lot?

I'm not aware of any problems with the optical drive. I understand though the concern following this symptom. As you say, there are still four days left; see how the next couple of days go.
Either way, if these symptoms return after the 14 day period, the MacBook does come with a one year warranty and the optical drive, if required, will be replaced free of charge.
It's your (or your friend's) call as to whether you feel you should exchange it now or not.
As for the default CDs & DVDs preferences are concerned, users (any users) can and do go exploring and playing around with preference settings. Nothing wrong with that. It may also be that an application was installed that inavertently changed the preferences.
Kryten

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