Superdrive stopped functioning/ can't see or eject disk

Hi
I've got two (related problems):
I performed a Repair Permissions on my HD and now the Superdrive no longer works. And, I can't see or eject the DVD that's in there (a Leopard install DVD), so can't restart with a bootable DVD either.
So, any ideas how to (a) eject the disk and (b) get the drive working again?
I've gone through methods suggested in this forum, such as starting up in firmware mode, resetting the PRAM (with or without switching the computer off and holding the start-up button for 15 seconds) etc.
System profiler does not see the Superdrive.
Is there a (non-damaging) method of retrieving the DVD with tweezers etc.?

*A few suggestions:*
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=58566 iMac (Slot Loading): Troubleshooting CD/DVD Eject Failures
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=106752 Macintosh: How to Eject a Disc When Other Options Do Not Work
Launch Disk Utility (Finder>Go>Utilities), select the ‘stuck disc’ in the volume list on the left & then either click the "Eject Button, Press Command+E or choose File>Eject Disk.

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