SuperDrive generico para eMac

*Hi, I have a question!*
ENGLISH//
I have an eMac to which is no longer working the combo drive, and wanted to install a SuperDrive, unfortunately few suppliers in Mexico have it and is very expensive or do you recommend putting on an outsider, but it makes you uncomfortable.
Anyone know what kind of drive that makes it official or I can buy to suit the needs of the team.
The serial number is XX435XXXXX
I send a greeting!
ESPAÑOL//
Tengo una eMac a la cual ya no le funciona el drive combo, y quisiera instalarle un SuperDrive, lamentablemente pocos proveedores en MX lo tienen y es muy costoso o te recomiendan instalarle un externo, pero esto lo hace muy incomodo.
Alguien sabe que tipo de Drive le funcionaria o que marca puedo comprar para que se adecue a las necesidades del equipo.
El no de serie es XX435XXXXX
les envió un saludo!
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G'day, [Good Day to you]
You have noted the 2 options - replace the internal drive, OR get an external one.
I personally replaced the internal with a Pioneer superdrive. You need to know what you are doing though - the CRT inside the eMac remains dangerous even when unplugged. (Dangerous Electrical Discharges)
If going for an external, preferably find a Firewire drive rather than USB. It will be more reliable.
Cheers
cosmic

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