BRUHDPU3 Tray does not open

[Joe6801]

When I press the button to open, MKV shows image of it being opened and closed when pressed again but physically it does not. New drive, questionable process to downgrade, as an online video did not reference an error I received when following it. But seems I may have done something right?

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

SDFtool Flasher read info: dump_user_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.05_212005061331_MO8********

[Billycar11]

When I press the button to open, MKV shows image of it being opened and closed when pressed again but physically it does not. New drive, questionable process to downgrade, as an online video did not reference an error I received when following it. But seems I may have done something right?

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.05
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

SDFtool Flasher read info: dump_user_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.05_212005061331_MO8********

You flashed it wrong there is no 1.05 for buffalo what did you flash it to
Anyway unplug it asap so you don't burn it out
Do recovery to bu40n 1.03mk

[Joe6801]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

[MartyMcNuts]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

OMG!!??!! You really should have read the guide!! Why on earth would you flash a slim external drive with desktop drive firmware??

The only chance of recovery is using SDFtool. I assume you have downloaded all of the firmware packs. Follow the steps below:

1. Select your drive
2. Select RECOVERY option
3. In the popup, select the incorrect firmware that you already flashed to the drive
4. Now, in the firmware dropdown box, select BU40N 1.03-MK firmware
5. Press START button

The progress bar will fill up to 100% pretty quickly but do not touch anything until it says it has completed and is "Ready..." The entire process should take around 40 seconds.

Please report back and let us know how you went.

[Coopervid]

Man- you have a slim drive and you flashed firmwares for full size drives. You need to slow down and flash a slim drive firmware using the recovery option, e.g. BU40N 1.03. Read the instructions !

[Joe6801]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

OMG!!??!! You really should have read the guide!! Why on earth would you flash a slim external drive with desktop drive firmware??

The only chance of recovery is using SDFtool. I assume you have downloaded all of the firmware packs. Follow the steps below:

1. Select your drive
2. Select RECOVERY option
3. In the popup, select the incorrect firmware that you already flashed to the drive
4. Now, in the firmware dropdown box, select BU40N 1.03-MK firmware
5. Press START button

The progress bar will fill up to 100% pretty quickly but do not touch anything until it says it has completed and is "Ready..." The entire process should take around 40 seconds.

Please report back and let us know how you went.

My apologizes. I knew I should not have done desktop to slim and vice versa. But as a super noob, I have no idea what FW is slim or desktop just by it's name. This is where I think my major confusion was when deciding what was appropriate for my BRUHDPU3 . However, you instruction have seems to have returned my drive to OEM as I can open my tray now. Oh my god! You have no idea how this has made my day so far. Was going to return the drive and give up. I have not proceeded with anything beyond you're instructions. Current status:

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO8M9F83807
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 60

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 1.03
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

[Joe6801]

Man- you have a slim drive and you flashed firmwares for full size drives. You need to slow down and flash a slim drive firmware using the recovery option, e.g. BU40N 1.03. Read the instructions !

I read the instructions but was lost here:
"If your drive has one of these firmwares, and there is no MK version of the same firmware/drive model or higher number, you will have to sidegrade to Asus 3.10MK (for compatible ASUS 5.25 drives ONLY) or (LG WH16NS60 1.02MK for compatible LG 5.25) or (BU40N 1.03MK LG Slim drives ONLY) respectively. "

Being a Buffalo brand, was lost. Should I have done I Asus or LG?

[Joe6801]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

OMG!!??!! You really should have read the guide!! Why on earth would you flash a slim external drive with desktop drive firmware??

The only chance of recovery is using SDFtool. I assume you have downloaded all of the firmware packs. Follow the steps below:

1. Select your drive
2. Select RECOVERY option
3. In the popup, select the incorrect firmware that you already flashed to the drive
4. Now, in the firmware dropdown box, select BU40N 1.03-MK firmware
5. Press START button

The progress bar will fill up to 100% pretty quickly but do not touch anything until it says it has completed and is "Ready..." The entire process should take around 40 seconds.

Please report back and let us know how you went.

I just popped in a random UHD disc. I think you helped me fix my whole confusion as rip options appear. I bought this drive to have it in case I wanted to rip my collection (not hardcore on it or anything, but always want the option). My original desperation turned to failure and has been quickly converted to success. You my many thanks. I really appreciate your time and this community. I will purchase the full version of MKV as my small contribution to this pursuit in ultimate personal media ownership.

[Billycar11]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

Man who told you to flash bh14ns40 I just said flash to bu40n 1.03 mk.
As Marty said choose recovery select the wrong fw you flashed then BU40N 1.03mk the longer you leave it like this the more chance of it getting messed up

[Joe6801]

As the BH14NS40_N1.00-A4_patched tool encountered an error while trying to launch, used SDFtool to FW to BH14NS50-1.03, that seemed to work as MKV showed a favorable (I assume) status: patched (microcode access re-enabled). Since then, have recovered, various FWs as I cannot write anymore due to error code "0xff05c103". A brick now? Current status:
Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: BUFFALO
Product: Optical Drive
Revision: 1.00
Serial number: MO8-----
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.00
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted
_____
Read with SDFtool: dump_full_BUFFALO_Optical_Drive_1.00_211704251756_MO********
______
Thinking bricked.

Man who told you to flash bh14ns40 I just said flash to bu40n 1.03 mk.
As Marty said choose recovery select the wrong fw you flashed then BU40N 1.03mk the longer you leave it like this the more chance of it getting messed up

It has been done. All is well, thanks.