Tecra M1 - can I use my DVD drive in an external case?

Hi there,
I had a Terca M1 laptop. Now I have another Toshiba laptop which bay is not compatible with the M1. So I can not use my "old" dvd drive on this new laptop.
Is there any external slimcase accessory available to use my dvd drive as external usb?
thanks
HP

Hi there,
Thanks to all. I've checked ebay already. Maybe these products are not available in Germany. I'm located near frankfurt/m.
I found only some "auctions" in UK with fixed price starting at 20 pounds or so. Nothing available in Germany at all! really exciting.
It would be very nice if one of you could provide me some links to these real auctions you found. ebay and google found nothing.
Thank you again
HP

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