New (2 months old) Mac Book has a Warped CD/DVD Drive

I have a new Mac Book (2 months old - not refurbised) that I recently tried to insert a DVD into the drive and it basically fought me and would not allow me to insert a DVD. It did eventually work but it was a pain in the butt and is inconsistant sometimes it works sometimes it doesnt.
Upon inspection of the slot in noticed that it looks warped like the outside of the slot bends in the middle in the casing. Has anyone else experienced this problem with the new macbooks? If so did they get it repaired by Mac, at the Genius bar perhaps?
I also have "stains" or marks from my hands on the casing where my hands rest is this normal and if so how do i get them off?
I bought the Apple Care package so I am assuming that it would be covered but in all my years of having an apple I have never had this kind of hardware problem.
Macbook 13", Powerbook G4, iMac (G4), iPod (2nd Gen {40GB}), iPod Nano (Nike+), iPod (5th Gen) Mac OS X (10.4.9)
Macbook (13") Mac OS X (10.4.9)

Hi Jagreynolds,
couples user post their problem with this misalign optical drive, and since it is not an user upgradeable part, the only way is to contact apple store and let the genius guy re-align or replace the optical drive.
And for that stains issue, consult to applestore as well, if it is a discoloration issue like previous issue as very early white macbook, maybe you can get the replacement as well.
And yes, both issues are covered by apple warranty.
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