DVD/CD drive not reading DVD's, HP Pavilion DV6448SE, Vista 32-bit o/s

I've tried everything I have gleaned from the forums; drivers, registry changes, etc.  The drive just keeps spinning away. Could somebody please suggest a replacement DVD/CD drive?

Hi,
Hope this helps
  http://support.microsoft.com/mats/cd_dvd_drive_problems/en-us
Regards.
BH
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