Optical Drive keeps rejecting CD/DVD? Help :(

hello all,
I've had my Macbook for about a year now and the optical drive always worked fine up until a few months ago.
Everytime I insert a CD or DVD for that matter it makes a wierd repeative beeping noise then makes a wierd click when it rejects it.
Just curious if anyone knows whats up? or how much it might cost to have it go checked out/fixed...
I'm safely assuming that something might of got lodged inside accidently from carrying it in my backpack.
but, suggestions/ thoughts will be helpful!

You can take it to your nearest Apple Store for a diagnosis and estimate or you can replace it yourself using the repair guides at www.ifixit.com

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