Mac Mini and DVD

The DVD wont work either with DVD-films, Application DVD or music CD.
I have tried a lens cleaner disc but it will not work.
The disks is "spinning around" for a while and then they ejects.
What to to? Reisnstall Mac OS?

Reinstalling OS X would be something to try. But if that isn't the solution you may just have a defective optical drive.

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