Installing new superdrive??

The superdrive on my iMac G4 died and I need to replace it. Its the Sony DW-U10A. I can't find it online, what other drive is supported? Thanks!
GC

Very well.
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16827129024
That's Pioneer's DVR-116D. I have personal experience with them and they definitely work. To answer your question: if it doesn't work, you're doing something wrong. Take for example the reviewer who said it didn't work with his G5. This is most likely because he didn't install Patchburn, which is very important on older systems. If this is going to be a DIY project, please consider the following:
• iMac G4s are not friendly towards take-apart. Space inside is tight and unforgiving. Get a good manual, buy some thermal grease, and take your time. Better yet, get someone pro to put it in.
• You will have to remove the front "lip" and "bezel" from the drive, or else the tray will be to fat to fit inside the cage or eject.
• When removing your dud drive from the iMac, check to see if it's set to Master, Slave, or Cable Select. Set the new drive to the same.
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