Question regarding DVD/CD Drive on intel imac...

My intel imac dvd drive is playing up. Its spinning longer than it should, making noises it shouldnt be and generally rejecting perfectly good DVD/CDs.
My warrenty ran out and now I need a replacement. I called up Amsys; a company here in the Uk which deal with apple repairs and I was astounded at the quote I was given. £70 labour and £180 for the drive..£250 just for a DVD drive!?! I couldnt believe it.
So, Im asking you the forum, what can I do? Yes I could get an external I suppose but is there another option? Could I get the right DVD drive from anywhere else and install it myself? Is that difficult?
Any help would be apprecated.
Cheers

"Playing Up???" You mean "Acting Up???" Gosh, I wish you Brits would speak ENGLISH!!!
Since your warranty is up, a new DVD drive wouldn't be that hard to replace, if you're competent with electronics. There are many websites with step-by-step instructions. (ifixit.com for one.) Go for it! Go with a better quality one that comes with the iMac. My new Aluminum iMac's DVD drive sounds and rejects perfectly good DVDs as your does. Cheapos???
Cheers!
Have a Guinness for me.

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