My cd/dvd rom vibrating and making noise sometimes...

im new on mac and im a bit scared about my problem...
some cd and dvd are making so much noise while im burning... i wonder if it damage my imac... im really afraid...

There had been a recent Firmware Update for some newer iMac and other
models, one of the items listed in Software Update (page in Apple Support)
says this item is presented as a cure for one issue; but maybe it does more.
About SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3744
... the SuperDrive Firmware Update 3.0
This update will eliminate the noise made by the optical
disk drive during wake from sleep on your Mac.
Whether or not this, or other available updates for your
computer will address your concerns is hard to say. If
you have an issue with the computer and utilize your
AppleCare protection plan (as available in your region)
you may have options by calling them about the situation.
And if the optical drive and computer do get inspected
by someone authorized to handle the matter, they can
make a decision as to what they think is the problem &
what kind of lengths they may go to, if it needs a fix.
The Software Update application in your computer can
look and see what kinds of available software updates
are available for the computer. In the case of a Firmware
Update, there are specific rules on how to install those.
PS: optical media with paper labels should be avoided,
since in a slot-drive mechanism, the label may be off-
centered and make the disc wobble in the drive; and also
the paper labels can cause a disc to jamb in the drive slot.
Good luck & happy computing!

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