Q700 - Optical Drive Hardware Compatibil​ity (12.7mm slot-in blu-ray)

Lenovo folks:
I would like to the replace the standard DVD optical drive on my Q700 with a 12.7mm slot-in blu-ray ROM drive (I'm not concerned with voiding the warranty). I have idenitified two possible drives but I'm not sure how the eject button will interface with the Q700's external case. Anyone have any experience or recommendations on the correct drive to purchase?
Hitacahi-LG  CA10N (commonly found in Dell laptops)
SONY BC-5600S
Thanks,
Dan

I have noted that on numerous wish lists for Mac enhancements has been Blue Ray capability.  I looked at the Fast mac web site and the specifications were impressive.  When I saw the price, I had to have the Heimlich maneuver performed.  This is not to dissuade you or anyone else to purchase one.  It simply is a reflection of my cheapness ex. for me SSD are overpriced for the value received but I take no issue for those who but them.
What I find to be very peculiar is the issue of apparent compatibility with only pre-unibody MBPs.  We know that these MBP are slower than the subsequent generations.  Blu-ray vidio files are huge. To load, tranferr, edit and compile these such files is best served with a fast processor.  To install this on an older MBP seem like simultanously  taking a step forward and a step backward.
Your list of virtues has merit but I have to take exception with your 'Future Proofing'.  Apple has a habit of going down the road less traveled.  If and when they integrate Blu-ray capability in their MBPs, it does not follow that the Fast Mac drive will be the same or have software compatibility.
I have both a pre-unibody MBP and a unibody MBP.  I have changed the optical drive on the old machine and I have just looked inside the newer one (when I upgraded the HHD).  They both APPEAR to be identical but I suspect there may be subtle physical differences.  Hence this may be the reason why it can be installed only pre-unibody MBPs. (I can be bribed to take the both out and compare them!)
I would suggest to contact the technical department at OWC and find out if they are familiar with this product and what opinions they may have.  I have dealt with them on several occasions and they seem knowledgeable.
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