Can I install a DVDRW drive on my Satellite Pro A10?

I would like to upgrade the DVD ROM/CDRW drive (SD-R2412) on my Satellite Pro A10 to a DVDRW drive so I can burn DVDs. I have purchased a Toshiba DVDRW drive (TS-L632), as it is exactly the same size and shape as the existing DVD ROM drive, the same voltage (5v) and same connector.
However, after installing and turning on the laptop, it is not recognised as being installed ie, there is no sign of it at all on the computer. Is this because the laptop is totally incapable of supporting a DVDRW drive, or have I bought an incompatible device? If so, is there a compatible DVDRW drive?
Thanks in advance,
fred.
PS the exact model of Satellite Pro is PSA15E-0115Q-EN

Hello
All ODDs cannot be used on every notebook model. It depends on pin assignment. Toshiba offers the list of all compatible drives in the Users Manuals document.
Ive checked Users Manuals for your notebook model and there you can find list of all compatible optical disc drives you can use with your notebook model. Check pages 4-8.
Choose the best one.
If you don't have it visit Toshiba download page. There you can find it.

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