Satellite Pro A300 - DVD replacement required

Hi, I'm a newby.
Have two variations of the A300. One DVD drive broken and has been removed (not by me). Wish to replace it but other drive does not fit so can't easily find a replacement.
Any ideas?
Thanks.

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