Need to replace T500 DVD-RW. Broken unit is discontinued 42T2515. What to buy now?

Hi, hope somebody here can help me. I have a T500, and my DVD-RW drive broke. It is P/N 42T2515. I see that 42T2515 was discontinued last year, and if there's a suggested newer version I'd like to buy that instead. Will someone please tell me what compatible drive replaced the 42T2515 (if I should in fact be going this route)? Thank you.

Hello mate,
Have a look in the Hardware Maintenance Manual
You have different options. 42T2545 42T2557 42T2551 for DVD-RAM/RW and 42T2559for Blu-ray drive.
Check with your model number.
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