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ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2023 4:28 pm
by BobbyDigital
Hello, I purchased this drive from a guy on this site may be a few years ago. Not sure if this is a drive issue or PC issue. But my pc doesn't recognize this drive at times(usb). I can insert a UHD disc and it won't read. How do I fix this issue?
Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 6:38 pm
by Dan5849
Having a similar issue. Shows "no disc inserted" when i insert a bluray or UHD Bluray. when i put in a DVD it works.
Have used this drive successfully for ~3 years. Seems like a software issue.
Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.02
Firmware date: 2117-11-24 14:13
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77
Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:49 pm
by Coopervid
The blue laser is dead. DVDs use the red laser.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 10:41 pm
by Dan5849
Coopervid wrote: ↑Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:49 pm
The blue laser is dead. DVDs use the red laser.
that probably explains it. thanks. Going to try replacing the drive.
Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:54 pm
by Dan5849
Tried it again and it's working again -- would it make sense to have intermittent issues with the blue laser like this?
Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times
Posted: Mon Feb 06, 2023 4:19 am
by MartyMcNuts
Dan5849 wrote: ↑Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:54 pm
Tried it again and it's working again -- would it make sense to have intermittent issues with the blue laser like this?
Yep, possibly. Could of had some dirt on it or something too! Either way, probably a good idea to get another drive.