Problem with CD/DVD drive

[zelerick7]

   Last night I attempted to watch a DVD on my Dell Inspiron 600m laptop but without realizing it the disc wasn't completely snapped onto the spindle in the disc tray.  I closed it and naturally it jammed up.  Without  turning the computer off, which I realize was a mistake, I did the paper clip trick and popped it open.  Now the drive won't open or recognize CD's when I pop it open and put one in there.  The little green light on the tray still flashes so I'm guessing it still gets power.  I would appreciate any help.   By the way, I"m running XP.  Thanks.

[Fed]

A shot in the dark, try re-booting.

[zelerick7]

I've rebooted several times but to no avail.  My buddy had the same type of DVD drive in his comp so I popped it in mine and it worked fine.  Do you guys think my drive is just shot?  

[GX1_Man]

You could have damaged it if you REALLY jammed it in there. The fact that a different drive works make this one suspect.