Satellite Pro A30: Need compatible DVD 8x dual layer drive

Hi,
have been researching this for some time now with no result. Are there any 8x dual layer dvd drives that are compatible with the bezel on the a30?
Cheers, J

Did you take a look into the user manual?
Usually you should find the list of compatible drives in this document.
In my user manual I have found a compatible drives for my notebook.
I found the info that these drives could works on this notebook. But dont know what drive could handle the DL medias:
Matsu****a SR-8177
Matsu****a UJDA750
Toshiba SD-C2612
Toshiba SD-R6112
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