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I've just managed to get a few more drives. They've already been tested and work perfectly. Feel free to purchase.

Does anyone happen to have the original firmware for the Asus BW‑16D1X‑U (LG) version A105?

Read the first post carefully. Asmcom will only be selling slimline LG drives, not 5.25" units. Asmcom is based in the UK, so shipping to Germany will involve additional import fees (the UK is no longer in the EU, unfortunately).

SimRog26 wrote: Sun Jun 07, 2026 1:32 pm Hallo Himmelsreiter,

habe Interesse und bin neu auf diesem Forum. Wie kann man sich mit Dir in Vindung setzen.

LG/BR
SimRog

Hallo. In der ersten Nachricht steht alles beschrieben. Am besten schreibst du mir eine E‑Mail an "darnowski@o2.pl".

Does anyone have recommendations for what drive I should get if I'm not concerned about ripping UHD?

I've been slowly working on ripping my entire DVD and (non-UHD) blu-ray collection for a couple years now, but my current drive (ASUS BC-12B1ST b) seems to be giving up the ghost. It stopped ...

Flash wrote: Mon May 25, 2026 8:09 pm Gracias, estoy interesado en la marca Pioneer

I received your email and replied to it.

I'm adding one Pioneer BDR‑X13EBK drive to the list of available drives with factory firmware post 12/2022, which means I'm unable to crossflash it.
If you're able to get a fair crossflash price from Billycar11, this offer is perfect for you.

I have never seen any BDR‑209 units newer than 2019.
In 2024, only the BDR‑212 and BDR‑213 models were being produced.
You most likely bought a Chinese recase. The label is definitely fake.
Please upload a few photos of this drive so others can be warned.
I'm curious what's inside. I wouldn't be ...

I've read through your requirements, and if I were in your place, I would definitely rule out slimline USB drives.
They're simply too delicate. If a cat sits on one, it could easily end badly for the drive.

The option I recommend is getting an Asus BW‑16D1H(X)‑U that has a Pioneer drive inside.
The ...

Grendizer wrote: Mon May 18, 2026 10:39 am Hello,
Are Asmcom’s USB Stable Power 5VDC Connector Loom for internal 5.25 drives?

No, internal 5.25 drives aren't powered through USB at all.
That cable is only meant for slimline USB drives.

skyrider was very helpful and informative when I was inquiring about the drives they're selling. I ended up purchasing the BDR-212DBK.
I received shipment tracking information within the same day after sending payment, and the drive arrived in about a week or so.
Packaging was excellent and the ...

Have you ever come across an Asus BW‑16D1H‑U Pro with a serial number starting with M4…?
I'm wondering what's inside that unit.


Looks like manufacturing date of April 2021.
If the BW-16D1H-U follows the same pattern as the BW-1601X-U then it should have a Pioneer inside.


Thanks for the ...

I would like to thank skyrider for my Verbatim 43888 w. Pioneer BDR-UD04 1.14 (shipped to France). The drive arrived quickly and was in perfect condition. Here's what I tried to do with the drive so far :

Audio CD playing - worked flawlessly
Audio CD ripping - worked flawlessly
DVD ripping ...

Have you ever come across an Asus BW‑16D1H‑U Pro with a serial number starting with M4…?
I'm wondering what's inside that unit.

I've updated the list of available drives.
Additional Verbatim 43888 units with the BDR‑UD04 have been added, these are official UHD drives in like new condition.

I've also decided to sell two Pioneer BDR‑XD08 drives with factory post 12/2022 firmware, which means I'm unable to crossflash them.
If ...