My DVDROM ejects itself

HI
ive been using my macbook for 2 years , but lately my DVDROM ejects itself or makes a sound that is ejecting something but there is no cd in it .i donno how often but it happens a lot .
when there is cd or dvd in it it works fine . what can it be ?

Have you tried plugging the iPod in with a different USB sync cable to verify the issue is not with the cable? It might not also hurt to connect it to another USB port as well.
Otherwise, try manually placing the iPod into Disk Mode and then connecting it to your PC.
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Model:          SAMSUNG HN-M101MBB
Revision:          2AR10001
Serial Number:          S2R8J90B815515
Native Command Queuing:          Yes
Queue Depth:          32
Removable Media:          No
Detachable Drive:          No
BSD Name:          disk1
Rotational Rate:          5400
Medium Type:          Rotational
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S.M.A.R.T. status:          Verified
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File System:          Journaled HFS+
BSD Name:          disk1s2
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