Which USB superdrive is compatible with Macbook Pro 2009?

Have an old 2009 Macbook Pro running Mavericks and it seems the Superdrive is slowly dying. I've tried cleaning it. If I were to buy an external USB superdrive, which model is compatible?

Just check the box - as long as it is USB or Firewire (if you have a Firewire port), it should be fine. Note that you will not see its icon in the Finder - only if you insert a DVD or CD will you see that icon (if you've checked your Preferences to show them in Finder).

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