Another little annoyance

The computer itself is working fine, but it seems that the CD/DVD drive is ready to completely call it quits. It wasn't reading some of my audio CDs properly, so I cleaned it out, thinking that would fix the problem. No dice - it's still improperly time-indexing discs that I know aren't DRM-hobbled. At least the drives don't cost much (and I can still get them with IDE connectors), but it's annoying to think that after I get my next paycheque, I'm going to have to open up my computer case again. I'm ready to set the machine on top of my desk with the side panels permanently detached.