A quick question concerning replacing the DVD drive in a HP pavillion dv6-2057cl

I need to replace the DVD drive in this dv6 and I am wondering if there is any wiggle room when it comes to the replacement drive. Can I use another HP disc drive with a similar model # or am I restricted to the "identical" drive?
Some quick info follows:
OS = Windows 7 home premieum (32bit)
The drive pulled out of the laptop:
Super Multi DVD Rewriter
MODEL: GT20L
FW : DC05
HW : A2
TYPE : AMCK702
CT : 7AXVK012GY3NRY
HP mPC PN : 461646-6C2
S/N :
{Removed for privacy}
MANUFACTURED : OCTOBER 2008
I have found a replacement with the same "Model #" and same "HP mPC PN" however it was manufactured in 2009 and I do not know if the placement of the SATA connection on the rear of the drive matches up or not.
Any help is much appreciated!!!!!!
Thank you,
DaFlash
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It looks like the part number is the same. As long as the part number is the same, it is essentially the same part and should work without any issues. The only time that part may not work is if the part number is different. If any part is different from another part (firmware, hardware, etc.), it will have a different part number. As long as 461646-6C2 is the same on both, there shouldn't be any issue with replacing the drive.
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