Superdrive dead on new MBP

Hi!
I just got my new MBP 15.4 2.66 Matte screen and the Superdrive ejects everything without mounting, even a cleaning CD.
Should not happen... :-(((
Peter

Contact AppleCare or return it to the store at which you purchased it.

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