Mac Mini 2006 MA607LL/A need to buy dual layer burner

Hi guys. I bought a MA607LL/A mac mini. I need to upgrade so it can read dual layer burn cd. So I guess super drive? Which one will fit? Ty

I wouldn't waste the time or money upgrading it to a Superdrive.
Your best bet is to get a faster and more reliable external tray loading USB desktop DVD Drive.
For Example: I'm happily using an LG GE24LU20 that I picked up on sale at BestBuy a few years ago.

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