Mac mini ejecting every CD/DVD in insert

I have a Superdrive, and it won't take any disc I inisert, CD or DVD. After trying to read it, it ejects it, no matter what application I have opne (iTunes, DVD plaer, iDVD, etc). Even with no apps. open, the discs just ejects. I was buring some iDVDs no problem, then all of a suddden this started happeneing.
Anyone have a clue what is going on?

Well, I went to an Apple retail store this morning, and waited forver for a "genius" to help me. Most of the people in front of me ahd silly iPod issue...one lady was waiting there 'cuz her iPod didnt' boot..I told her (in line) "press & hold menu and play buttons"...it worked, she was psyched, didn't have to wait for a "genious".
Anyway, I knew my problem, laser burnt out, and all I wanted for them was to order me a new one. After 1 hour waiting, I decided the heck with it, and walked out. I decided to get a new Superdrive (8x) from otherworldcomputing.com, and install myself (I installed a 1 gig DIMM myself already).
Upside -> I wait 1 day, install it, and don't have to wait and driver 60 miles to the Apple store.
Downside -> I had to pay for the new Superdrive, and didn't take advantage of my 1-year warranty. There was just too long a line at the Apple store....some of the issues folks wanted help with...I got very fustrated.
Anyway, just a rant...
-Brian

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