Won't read any cd/dvd roms, not even the Install disc

It just spits everything out. I haven't done any big changes lately... any thoughts?

I know that this sounds like voodoo, but try the Install disc one more time, paying attention to which direction it is installed. When it ejects it, turn it one-quarter of a turn and try reinserting it in that orientation. (This sometimes helps acceptance of a disc.)
If it still ejects it, you may want to try cleaning the optical drive with a cleaning disc to see if that helps.
Good luck.

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All of a sudden my iBook does not want to read any CDs and DVDs... it would not even read the Installation CDs... two days ago was just fine - i burned CDs without a problem whatsoever...
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could help restore use of the drive. A dirty optical drive may have some
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Note To use this method, you must be logged on to Windows as an administrator. If you need help verifying that you are an administrator, go tohttp://support.microsoft.com/gp/admin
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You're welcome....
Check appstore and see if they want you to buy it again or see if you can download it for free.
Sorry I'm not much help.
Good luck and hope you get it sorted out.

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and PRAM How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
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I have a corrupted version of Snow Leopard (10.6.8) and do not have the install disc to perform remote start and repair.

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and PRAM How to Reset NVRAM on your Mac - Apple Support
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