My cd drive isn't reading cds anymore, any suggestions?

Whenever I put in a CD into my macbook, I hear it work, however it never shows up on my desktop or anywhere else, and sometimes the CD ejects automatically soon later .. Any help?

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2801 Apple Portables: Troubleshooting the slot load optical disc drive
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Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type cd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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Try a different brand. Top forum favorites
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Make sure the CDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
*Your drive may need cleaning.* Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.
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