I’m looking for a DVD drive replacement for my Satellite M30X notebook
I am having a few problems with my Satellite M30X-156 combo DVD drive and I am looking to replace it. Do you have a list of compatible replacement drives?
I cannot find a list of drives for Satellite M30X-156 (it’s not USA model, right?). Here’s a list of drives compatible with Toshiba Satellite M35X-S149 (USA model). I think all drives will work fine for your notebook too.
DVD-CD/RW drives:
K000015770, K000015780, K000015790, K000015800, K000025480, K000030230
DVD multidrives (DVD burners):
K000015860, K000015870, K000024880, K000029610
Search on the Internet using the part number and find a seller. Before you buy it make sure the drive is actually compatible and it comes with the front plate because the old face plate might not fit your new drive. I would recommend contacting the seller and ask him about any possible compatibility issues.
February 25th, 2007 at 8:47 am
Dear Laptopfreak,
I’m writing again
, this time Re: an issue I’m having with a new Toshiba laptop I’ve bought. It’s a Toshiba A135-S2246 that came with a DVD ROM/CDRW combo Drive that I would like to substitute with a DVDRW, (possibly Dual Layer Drive, but even a normal one would be ok). I’m however having some difficulties in finding which drive I need. Are all slim drivers the same or do I need a specific one? For instance, I was thinking of buying this Toshiba TSST TS-L632 DVD±RW Slimline Burner Drive but am not sure whether it would work. I even called the tech support service but they were not able to help me.So… I’m relying on you! 
Thank you in advance on your answer and your help,the site is, as usually, great
best regards,
Nagi.
February 27th, 2007 at 12:01 am
Nagi,
Here’s a list of DVD multidrives (Double layer) for a Toshiba Satellite A135 notebook:
K000043460, K000045550, K000045560, K000043890
You can use either one. Search by the part number for the description.
I found one for USA171 on eBay
November 19th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Dear Laptopfreak,
I’m looking for a DVDR drive replacement for my Dell Inspiron E1505. I had a Toshiba TSST TS-L632 DVD±RW Slimline Burner on it but I’m looking for a 16x or higher. Can you help me please?
January 16th, 2009 at 8:58 pm
I have the DVD RW drive from a satellite P10 and am wondering if it will fit into my satellite A70.
March 24th, 2009 at 9:12 am
I just installed a new cd/dvd drive for my toshiba satellite L305D-S5900. It was the cd/dvd drive from my friend’s HP pavillion dv9000 which is a TS-L802 w/lightscribe. The drive works, but there is no sound whenever I try to play a dvd on this drive. I can play my music through limewire, so it’s not the speakers. The problem has to do with the cd/dvd drive. What should I do to solve my sound problem???? Thanx!!!
April 26th, 2009 at 3:12 am
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November 21st, 2009 at 10:18 pm
I have a Toshiba Portege Notebook with the Panasonic UJ-842 DVD writer. I am trying to replace the dead DVD writer with new UJ-842 drive but the system cannot detect it after I plug in the new DVD writer drive into the Notebook. Is there hardware or software upgrade required for this drivebefore using a new drive? Millions thanks.