IBook 466 DVD drive model number?

Hi, I was wondering if anyone can tell me what the model number is of the DVD drives used in the 466 MHz iBooks? I am trying to get a replacement drive on the cheap for a friend who has a Graphite iBook (but not the DVD drive) and if I knew the model number, it'd greatly help in my search! Thanks!

Past experience tells me that apparently identical Macs can use different parts.The safe way to confirm the part number is to open Apple System Profiler:
9: Apple Menu > Apple System Profiler.
X: Apple Menu > About this Mac > More Info.
regards
mrtotes

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