www.makemkv.com

Ok, so here is the exact link where I purchased my drive. Please note that while it is described as 4K capable this drive is NOT from stock. You have to flash the firmware I was recommended.
And here is the exact link for the enclosure.

Honestly, this enclosure sounds cheap. Once both assembled ...

While I have very few experience in ripping UHD discs through MakeMKV I had the exact same issue with the Interstellar 4k Bluray: no disc detected at all and endless gritty sounds from my drive. I just followed the instructions & help I got on this forum and flashed the DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin ...

joefunk49 wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2026 5:09 pm Can you give the details of the drive you bought from AMZN? or a link?

As I don't know if sharing purchase links publicly is allowed here I'll just send you a PM.

Ok, I'll post here my reports:

This stock drive is unable to read 4K discs. MakeMKV doesn't even display any disc information.
But since I flashed the DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin firmware the magic operates!!! Even 'regular' blurays are now playing more smoothly, faster and with less gritty noises when ...

Sorry, here it is:
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: FR07
Serial number: 701HN007165
Firmware date: 2116-12-20 16:51
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 76

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive ...

Hi, I'm new here.

I just bought a recommended drive on AMZN for backup purpose and I have the feeling that Libredrive is already enabled.

Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: FR07
Serial number: 701HN007165
Firmware ...