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by ElJaard
Sun Dec 14, 2025 2:40 pm
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Discs getting scratched
Replies: 4
Views: 2369

Re: Discs getting scratched

Now I'm having the issue again... Seems to depend on the disc, some discs scratch, some don't. The scratches are very minor but the drive shouldn't touch the surface and cause any marks. Frustrating.
by ElJaard
Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:35 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Discs getting scratched
Replies: 4
Views: 2369

Re: Discs getting scratched

I have the drive installed with SATA 3.1 - USB 3.2 bridge with external power and there apparently was an issue with an USB cord which caused the drive to suddenly disappear and then re-appear immediately. I haven't noticed scratches with the new drive since I fixed that issue, keeping my fingers cr...
by ElJaard
Sun Oct 12, 2025 10:32 am
Forum: UHD drives
Topic: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025
Replies: 3406
Views: 2460553

Re: Ultimate UHD Drives Flashing Guide Updated 2025

Does flashing UHD friendly firmware to a new drive void its warranty? Or does that depend on the drive manufacturer? I have an Asus drive. Am I able to flash the original firmware back if I read it with the flashing software before writing any other firmware and write it back later on before sending...
by ElJaard
Sun Oct 05, 2025 11:35 am
Forum: General MakeMKV discussion
Topic: Discs getting scratched
Replies: 4
Views: 2369

Discs getting scratched

I have an Asus BW-16D1HT from approx 2017. Has worked fine. In April I started to have issues when using MakeMKV with it. Reading/extracting caused scratches to couple of discs and the operation failed. I was able to clean the discs so the drive only damaged the scratch resistant surface. No luck, d...