MY MBP SPITS OUT ALL CD'S AND DVD'S!!! CAN ANYONE OFFER A SUGGESTION?

i purchased my mbp about a year and a half ago have had a few issues with the battery along the way but nothing too dramatic.
my issue now is that, when i put a CD or DVD into the disk drive, i can hear it 'trying' to read it, then after a few goes, it spits it out!
its beginning to annoy me and i would like to put my spice girls greatest hits cd onto my ipod.
can anyone relate????
haha
but seriously, what is going on?
damsel in distress,
kristen

Hi
A couple of years ago I considered upgrading the optical drive in my previous iBook. I was quoted 250 GBP (about $500) - a completely unreasonable price - by an authorised Apple repairer. Instead I bought a LaCie FireWire external for around 150 GBP ($300). I'm glad I did, because when the optical on my new MacBook failed I was able to use the LaCie in its place until I could get it fixed.
Alternatively, you could try replacing it yourself, see http://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Mac/
Or try a non-Apple repairer to see if you get a cheaper quote.
Cheers
Bob

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