Dvd/rw instead dvd/cd

hi! i own M30-354 notebook and i would like to change my combo dvd/cd writer with dvd/rw writer! is there compatible device? tnx

Hi Elvis
I must tell you that Pedro has right. But I can understand you too. I did not find any information on Toshiba site but I am pretty sure that you can use 8x slim DVD burner UJ-825 (Mat****a).
Google around a little bit and maybe you can find more information. I must also tell you that if you buy this or another DVD burner on your own there is no guarantee that it will work properly.

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