What is the correct replacement optical drive for MBP late 2007?

Hello all,
I am finally getting around to replacing my failed SuperDrive, a Panasonic UJ-857E.
Reputable online resellers say the Panasonic UJ-867A will work.  I bought one.  It will not work, because the ribbon cable connector is a different shape than the connector on the original drive.
Local Apple store tried to order a ribbon cable that would work, but determined there is no such cable:  there is just no way to connect the UJ-867A to this MBP.
They kindly offered to get me a drive that will work from Apple, but $180 seems a little steep to me.  I asked them for the model / part number of this new drive, but they have so far declined.
Does anyone know with certainty what drive I should be looking for?  The MBP is late 2007, model # A1226.
Thanks.

http://eshop.macsales.com/shop/superdrive/MacBook_Pro_15

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