Qosmio G10-133 Question about DVD COMBO Drive replacement

Hi
my laptop has a DVD driver labled UJ-830B but the device managaer reports that it is a UJ-830S. I have posted before saying I haven't been able to burn DVDs. It gets part way through then errors out saying unable to burn. I have used various software and disc makes but all to no avail.
I purchased an external burner which burns no problems, however it does defeat the object of having one built into the lapotop!!!
Can anyone suggest a suitable replacement drive? I have already tried an NEC 5540A drive, but my laptop didn't recognise that it was installed. I assume it is something to do with Master/Slave?? If the laptop doesn't recognise the drive I am obviously unable to flash any firmware.
Somebody please help.....

Hi
Seems you have already noticed that the drive replacement is not so easy.
The internal notebook drives dont support any jumpers like the external drives for desktop PCs and the settings are fixed and in my knowledge not changeable
I found some compatible drives numbers but unfortunately, I did not find the drive names.
It seems this are any internal part numbers.
DVD Super Multi Drive
- MATSU****A (G8CC00021610) UJ830
- MATSU****A (G8CC0001S610)
DVD Super Multi Drive (supporting Double-Layer)
- MATSU****A (G8CC00021611)
- TEAC (G8CC00024611)
However, the service partner could provide you a information about compatible drive.

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