I just want to upgrade the dvd player to blu-ray..

So I'm searching the internet looking for where I can purchase a blu-ray player to replace my dvd player in my HP Pavilion 17-e119wm Notebook PC. I had found a place before, specific to HP computers, but this time, no google search will turn up anything.
I already know how to install the drive... but I just need the actual drive, I need to know where i can purchase one for my model laptop.
Any and all help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!

What country are you located in? This is a generic 9.5 mm Blu-Ray reader drive (not a burner, burns DVD only not BR):
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You can buy one of these and just swap over your faceplate. It will save you serious money.
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