Qosmio X500-110: What Blue-ray drive is comatible

*Hi please I need advice*
I have *Toshiba Qosmio X500-110* Part Num. PQX33E - 00W00PAR
My blueray driver is not working so i need to buy a new one
This is Product Details for Blue ray disc driver:
PANASONIC SERIAL NO. 9JNWA016651 EBT JR-A
MODEL NO. UJ240
I want to buy a new blueray driver but i am afraid it is not working with Qosimo X500-110 PQX33E - 00W00PAR edtion
My question is :-
What is panasonic blueray driver can be work with Qosimo X 500 - 110 PQX33E
Thanks for all

Hi
Qosmio X500 is not very old notebook model.
Usually the warranty should be valid. Is the warranty valid?
If yes, get in contact with the Toshiba ASP (service provider) in your country.
The guys should replace the drive if its faulty.
PS: In user manual you can find a list of compatible ODD drives
- *Panasonic BD-R/RE UJ240*
- Hitachi DVD Super Multi GT20N/GT20F
- Toshiba Samsung DVD Super Multi TS-L633C/TS-L633Y
- Etc
Unfortunately there is only on Blue-ray drive listed as compatible part.

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