Why does inserting a disk (dvd or cd) cause my MacBook Pro to reboot?

My MacBook Pro has developed a serious problem. Every time I insert a disk the screen goes black and computer reboots itself. And if I don't get the disk ejected immediately it will reboot again. Doesn't matter if it's a commercially purchased disk or blank media the computer will reboot.
I've searched the forums and haven't seen this topic pop up anywhere.
This means that I can no longer put my system disks in the drive.
MacBook Pro 2.2GH 15"
Matshita U-857 drive
I plan on having a talk with an Apple rep on Monday about a replacement as the computer is only two months old and should no be acting like this.

Have you tried the standard mac glitch fixes: permissions repair, Zap the PRAM, and SWC reset?

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