Macbook no longer recognises any disks

My Macbook (aluminium 13" - late 2008) no longer mounts disks. Not even 2 years old but that unfortunately means no longer covered under the warranty.
Wondering if anyone can help me? Tried a disk cleaner but that had no effect, when I insert a disk, DVD or CD it just spins for 60 or so seconds then ejects without ever mounting.

Sorry - this sounds like the drive has gone bad and needs replacing. A cheaper option might be to buy an external USB CD/DVD drive.  Take care not to buy one with (only) FireWire - unless your particular model of MacBook has a FireWire socket.
Bob

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