Superdrive kicks out ALL discs

Drive started ejecting any disc put in it right after I installed iTunes 8.0.2. Of course I thought 'software problem' but it may have just been a coincidence since nobody seems to be having the same difficulties with 8.0.2. Just wanted to know if anybody had any ideas before I spend $100. for a new Superdrive.

Another help source (if you haven't already done so).
Go to your OS Help Menu. In the search field type cd
Click on all the troubleshooting topics & Support Articles that pertain to your issue.
You can also do the same in Disk Utility. Open same up.
At the bottom left of the window, click on the purple button w/the "?" in the middle.
This will bring up the Help Menu.
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Make sure the DVDs are not dirty, smudged and/or scratched.
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=50448 How to Handle and Clean CD and DVD Discs
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=88338 What to do if your computer won't recognize a FireWire or USB device
Your drive may need cleaning. Cleaning kits can be purchased from any store that sells CD/DVDs.
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Update yrou OS to 10.6.8.
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Do you mean you "replaced" using of the internal drive by connecting an external drive? Therefore, you are still able to try using the internal drive...?
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ITunes kicks me out all the time

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Thanks for the reply. Did this just now, and no change.
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