Mac OS X doesn't mount dvd's

Hi,
Since this afternoon, Mac OS X doesn't mount my dvd's when I insert them into my computer or external dvd-writer. You can hear the cd spinning, but it doesn't come up onto my desktop. I've checked the dvd button at finder preferences, "view this items on desktop". I'm sure it is not a hardware problem, because I can use the dvd's with bootcamp. The only dvd's that mount are the Mac OS X install dvd's delivered with my Mac Mini.
I've tried the following things for so far:
-repaired permissions
- installed combo update 10.4.9 again
- reboot several times
- runned an Apple Hardware test
Can anybody help me with this problem?
Mac Mini (Late 2006)   Mac OS X (10.4.9)  

Hi,
Since this is something that just started happening out of the blue, I'm inclined to think the optical drive might need repair. Do you have an Apple store or an Apple reseller nearby? Also, this may seem absurd, but cleaning your DVDs can make a huge difference. Hold a CD or DVD from the center with your thumb on the outside edge. Now take a clean soft cloth and wipe from the inside out. Never wipe around in circles. It certainly can't hurt to try.
And just in case ...Open a Finder window to see if the disc appears there. If it does, your Finder preferences are set not to show CDs and DVDs on the desktop.
To change this setting, choose Finder > Preferences, click General, and select the "CDs, DVDs, and iPods" checkbox.
Check your CD & DVD preferences by choosing Apple menu > System Preferences and clicking CDs & DVDs. If you've set the computer to ignore a CD or DVD when it's inserted, you won't see your disc on the desktop or in a Finder window. Change the appropriate setting to open the Finder when a disc is inserted.
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