Blu-ray reader isn't reading any discs

[veltrix]

My Blu-ray reader isn't reading any Blu-rays. I've already tried all the solutions I could think of, but nothing has worked. The reader is recognized and starts reading the Blu-rays, but after a while, it stops trying. The same thing happens with DVDs. I use debian linux as my main system. But the same is also the case with windows. I would really appreciate any help you can offer. This forum is truly my last hope!

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: REMOVED
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

[Coopervid]

My Blu-ray reader isn't reading any Blu-rays. I've already tried all the solutions I could think of, but nothing has worked. The reader is recognized and starts reading the Blu-rays, but after a while, it stops trying. The same thing happens with DVDs. I use debian linux as my main system. But the same is also the case with windows. I would really appreciate any help you can offer. This forum is truly my last hope!

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Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: REMOVED
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Most likely your drive is missing sufficient power. Use an USB-C port or a powered USB hub.

[veltrix]

My Blu-ray reader isn't reading any Blu-rays. I've already tried all the solutions I could think of, but nothing has worked. The reader is recognized and starts reading the Blu-rays, but after a while, it stops trying. The same thing happens with DVDs. I use debian linux as my main system. But the same is also the case with windows. I would really appreciate any help you can offer. This forum is truly my last hope!

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: REMOVED
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Most likely your drive is missing sufficient power. Use an USB-C port or a powered USB hub.

Specifically, I am using the Verbatim 43888 drive, which is connected directly to the USB-C 3.2 port on my motherboard via a USB-C-to-USB-C cable. However, I am unsure whether a USB hub with its own power supply would make a difference. It would be worth a try. I found a thread describing the exact same issue I'm experiencing.

https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/solved-v ... work/53634

[Coopervid]

My Blu-ray reader isn't reading any Blu-rays. I've already tried all the solutions I could think of, but nothing has worked. The reader is recognized and starts reading the Blu-rays, but after a while, it stops trying. The same thing happens with DVDs. I use debian linux as my main system. But the same is also the case with windows. I would really appreciate any help you can offer. This forum is truly my last hope!

Code: Select all

Drive Information
OS device name: /dev/sr0
Manufacturer: PIONEER
Product: BD-RW BDR-UD04
Revision: 1.14
Serial number: REMOVED
Firmware date: 2020-06-15
Bus encryption flags: 1B

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: RS8A10
Firmware name: PIONEER BDR-US04
Firmware type: Original (unpatched)
Firmware version: 1.14
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

Most likely your drive is missing sufficient power. Use an USB-C port or a powered USB hub.

Specifically, I am using the Verbatim 43888 drive, which is connected directly to the USB-C 3.2 port on my motherboard via a USB-C-to-USB-C cable. However, I am unsure whether a USB hub with its own power supply would make a difference. It would be worth a try. I found a thread describing the exact same issue I'm experiencing.

https://discourse.ubuntu.com/t/solved-v ... work/53634

Even with USB-C from the mainboard it is possible that the port doesn't deliver enough power. The Verbatim enclosure is known to be very power hungry and I assumed that it is a Verbatim.