Curious noise level - ASUS BW-16D1X-U

[00codefinder]

Hi all,

I have had the ASUS BW-16D1X-U drive for about 8 months, used when I first purchased it and then put it on a shelf. Took it back out to burn some media and noticed its loud when burning or even reading media. Is this normal, curious what others have noticed.

I also realized the drive can be flashed, so will definitely do that, but want to make sure the noise thing is normal, otherwise I'll exchange via my extended warranty.

Thanks all for your comments in advance.

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[Billycar11]

whats the makemkv drive info section say

[00codefinder]

here's the info.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 19

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

[Billycar11]

here's the info.

Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Current profile: BD-R SRM
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1X-U
Revision: A105
Serial number: [redacted]
Firmware date: 2120-12-02 11:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 19

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

Yeah the LG ones are loud you have an LG rebrand to Asus.

The pioneers are quiet