Way cheaper to just buy a new CD burner and change out the old one. I'm in the same boat as you as to do this, but when I changed mine out, it was 4 screws and 2 wires...done. Easier than changing line on a reel. If you need any help to do this, PM me and I will walk you thru it. Just as simple as taking one side of your tower case off then change out the burner. Good Luck