MacBook Pro superdrive scratching dvds

Apple,
I just tried to install Diablo III and the superdrive hung up and didn't install.
When I ejected the DVD I notcied the superdrive had scracthed a lined the the DVD.
I took it back to the store and got another dvd. The same thing happeed. We back to the store and got another dvd.
I put the new DVD in my MacPro tower and didnt happen. I made a disk images and was able to install on my MacBook Pro.
I've seen this happen to other people with MacBook Pro's . What can apple to to help me?
I know my MacBook Pro is a late 2009 model and is not under warenty.
I would really like to get this fixed.
Thanks in advance for any helpo you may provide.
Matt

What can apple to to help me?
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