Why do my CD drives open at startup?

Lately my CD/DVD drives open at startup and close about a minute later. I have no idea why this started. How can I disable this?
Thanks,
Jim

Right about the time the Apple logo shows up, both trays open. Maybe 5 minutes later they close.
I have zapped PRAM but that did not fix it.
Jim

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