Optical drive does not appear to be powered

Hey folks,
I'm running an Intel-based iMac (first generation) and am having trouble with my optical drive. I first noticed the issue because I couldn't insert a CD. I then went into System Profiler and the "Disc Burning" section has this to say:
"No burning device was found. If you are using an external device please make sure that it is connected and powered properly."
Since I'm using an iMac, though, I can't just crack her open and check the connections. I also noticed that it took longer than usual (by a few minutes) to boot up this morning. Is that related?
This is an office computer (and my primary machine here) so I'd prefer not to have to take it in for service. Is there any other test I can perform or way I can try and restore power to the drive? Or do I have to take this in for service?
Thanks a lot, folks.

Indeed, System Profiler will tell you if the machine is recognizing the drive at all. It could well be that there is no power to the drive or that it has a mechanical malfunction. You could run the Hardware Test on the install disks that came with the iMac but it wouldn't get you very much further.
This is almost certainly going to need taking to an Apple Store or AASP but shouldn't take more than a couple of days to sort out, even if they have to order parts (assuming of course that they are in stock).

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