Mp3 in disk drive makes crazy noise

trying to load mp3 onto ipod (without itunes, by dragging it onto device) . it starts ok, then disk drive makes crazy noises and itunes freezes.
any suggestions??

Modern macbook?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Panasonic-SuperDrive-DVD-Burner-UJ8A8-UJ898-GS23N-MacBoo k-Pro-A1286-A1297-A1278-/310735875780?pt=US_CD_DVD_Blu_Ray_Drives&hash=item48594 d2ec4
OWC also sells them:
http://eshop.macsales.com/
Current macbook superdrives are made by Panasonic

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