Replacing the disc drive

Hi guys,
I got a problem with my European macbook pro (13 inch, model early 2011) disc drive. I accidentally changed the Dvd Region Code five times and now I only can play American Dvd's and no European ones. And I was told that the only way to fix this problem would be by replacing the disc drive.
Is that true and how much does it cost? Or should I just buy an Apple Super Drive?
I really hope someone can help me.

Yes it is true that you can only change that in your MBP by replacing the Disk Drive. Probably the option would be to get an external region free disk player. Note that you may have legal constraints based upon where you reside. As far as costs go for replacement, that you can only find out by contacting the service facility.
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