FULLY-compatible replacement for internal Sony DW-U10A?

The Superdrive in my single-processor 1.8 GHz PowerMac G5 has lost the ability to read DVDs. I've tried using different OS versions, etc. and it's clearly the drive, not the software.
I'm only interested in replacements that are fully compatible with Mac OS X and are capable of booting from a DVD (which is in fact my main motive for wanting to replace the drive). Ideally this would be another Sony DW-U10A, or a more recent Sony drive with the same form factor that Apple has also supported.
Has anyone personally replaced one of these drives, what did you get as a replacement and where did you get it, and was it a reasonably easy do-it-yourself task?
No theories, please. And no drives that are bundled with non-Apple software that will let you burn movies but won't boot from a DVD in the drive...

Sony drives are now sold under the Optiarc brand name ( co-brand with NEC ), Apple currently ships as an OEM drive the Optiarc 7170A.
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Internal.
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1. Headset with special 3 ring jack such as
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http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/Where-is-the-Stereo-out-on-the-W520/ta-p/47306...
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http://www.soundprofessionals.com/cgi-bin/gold/item/SP-SMARTPHONE-CABLE
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2. Headsetbuddy Gold PC Computer Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part# 01-PC35-PH35G )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/gold-pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter/
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3. Headsetbuddy Gold PC Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part# PC35-PH35G )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/gold-pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter-1/
- same description as above but different part#. I am not sure if this is the same product or just a typo error on their website.
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4. Headsetbuddy PC Computer Headset to 3.5mm Smartphone Adapter (Part#01-PC35-PH35 )
http://www.theheadsetbuddy.com/pc-computer-headset-to-3-5mm-smartphone-adapter/
- - it was mentioned "Convert two 3.5mm plugs to single smartphone 3.5mm headset plug (TRRS) with mic and audio"
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5. KV Connection iPhone 1/8 inch microphone and headphone adapter - 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Jacks (Part# KM-IPHONE-2TRS)
http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-2trs.htm
It was mentioned that they have "Premium shield coax a/v cable for EMI/RFI interference...DC blocking protection ... microphone impedance matching"
They say it will "work with most 3.5mm mono or stereo microphones except for for unpowered ECM (electret condenser mics). If your microphone is an ECM without batteries then this special version of the adapter KM-IPHONE-2TRS-ECM is the adapter you would need."
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http://www.wfu.edu/~yipcw/lenovo/2011/T420s/review/
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So there can be incompatible mics for any splitter you use... OR is the defective splitter or the computer setting that is wrong...???
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6. KV Connection iPhone 1/8 inch electret condenser microphone and headphone adapter - 3.5mm 4 conductor TRRS Male to 3.5mm TRS Jacks (Part#KM-IPHONE-2TRS-ECM)
http://www.kvconnection.com/product-p/km-iphone-2trs-ecm.htm
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7. eVerbatim splitter
http://www.everbatim.net/store/index.php/hardware/microphones-audio/headphone-microphone-jack-splitt...
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8. Startech 3.5mm 4 Pin to 2x 3 Pin 3.5mm Headset Splitter Adapter - M/F (Part# MUYHSMFF)
http://www.startech.com/Cables/Audio-Video/Audio-Cables/35mm-4-Pin-to-2x-3-Pin-35mm-Headset-Splitter...
It says "allowing you to add a mono microphone input as well as a stereo output to your PC or Laptop, through a single 3.5mm audio port."
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Kindly tell if you have used any of this on your laptop. And tell...
1. Compatible with your headphone? (what kind you use)
2. Compatible with your microphone? (what kind you use)
3. Any problems with sound?
I hope we can continue this thread to list the compatible splitters for the Lenovo Thinkpad W520... Please do add if you have seen other brands.
Thanks

Hi all
To be frank, some of the multimedia laptops, with SRS Premium Sound, etc. are having the same speakers as W510 / W520 and is very loud (AFAIK, Dell Inspiron N5110 have the same speakers as W520 and the placement is just below the palmrest like surround sound). Theoretically, it makes the sound less focus and soft, but it works well with that laptop.
The Mic and Speakers are powered by the amp / drivers. The hardware in fact is very good, the only problem with it is the driver / software not well written. Good Hardware + Bad Software = Bad Product.
If you want a better sound / mic, you could try my Dolby Home Theater v4 solutions, hopefully it could meet more than your expectations and solve your problems without any cost. In fact, Dolby GUI is more customizable than Conexant. Most of us would not think it's more complicated, as techies would prefers more options to have fun.
1. I don't even need a external mic, an internal mic does the job with this fix.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-bad-microphone-Usable/m-p/528497
2. Dolby makes the sound much better and louder with correct settings. If not, my post are not able to stay active till now, reaching 100+ posts.
http://forums.lenovo.com/t5/W-Series-ThinkPad-Laptops/W520-Sound-Enhancement-Thread/td-p/442761/pag...
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Simplifications of installing and optimizing Dolby Home Theater v4 threads. Message 77 and 78 + Attachment.
3. Get a USB solution only if you need multichannel audio, stereo / wave mix or studio grade quality, if you are just using for entertainment, etc. W520 with Dolby Home Theater v4 should be more than sufficient.
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