Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K06 replacement drive needed

My iMac started having problem ejecting DVD/CDs and now the drive is damaged. I need to find a replacement drive (AppleCare expired). I know there are 2 possible types of superdrives were used on the late 2006 24" iMac. One is with a 12.7mm slot and the other one is 9.5mm. I am not sure which one I should get but here is my specs. I think the DVR-K0-6 is discontinued. Could someone tell me what replacement drive I can use? thx CK
Pioneer DVD-RW DVR-K06 Firmware: Q609 ATAPI
Model Identifier: iMac6,1
Processor Name: Intel Core 2 Duo
Processor Speed: 2.16 GHz
Message was edited by: calvin ki

Hi calvin ki
You can get either new or refurbished OEM drive from WeLoveMacs
New Apple Original Part > http://www.welovemacs.com/6614391.html
Refurbished pulled from a working machine > http://www.welovemacs.com/6614391r.html
Or for way less $'s an External Drive > http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/firewire/optical-drives/
Dennis

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related, but it almost never is, and these things
are much more likely to resolve your problem than
doing an archive and install, and they are much less
hassle free. let me know if that works. [ 8 ) ]
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Welcome to Apple Discussions.
Check the status of the optical drive in System Profiler
Go T Blue Apple > About this Mac > More info > System profiler > ATA > ATA Bus (the optical one). See the status if everything for the optical drive is showing up. Re-seat the optical drive cable.
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