BD-RE BU40N Issue

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phileeny
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BD-RE BU40N Issue

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Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO6L66B5903
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Can someone give me some info or help on an issue I'm having with this drive.
It is connected internally to the motherboard on a self built windows 11 PC, new parts last year.
It works perfectly fine and reads any disc I put in it, and then It will decide to not see any disc at all, my other drive the BH16NS55 also connected internally has never had this issue, If I remove the driver and restart the PC it works for a while, then not.
Any ideas?
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MartyMcNuts
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Re: BD-RE BU40N Issue

Post by MartyMcNuts »

phileeny wrote:
Mon Aug 11, 2025 7:02 am
Drive Information
OS device name: \Device\CdRom1
Current profile: BD-ROM
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.03
Serial number: MO6L66B5903
Firmware date: 2118-10-24 19:34
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 82

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

Can someone give me some info or help on an issue I'm having with this drive.
It is connected internally to the motherboard on a self built windows 11 PC, new parts last year.
It works perfectly fine and reads any disc I put in it, and then It will decide to not see any disc at all, my other drive the BH16NS55 also connected internally has never had this issue, If I remove the driver and restart the PC it works for a while, then not.
Any ideas?
Sometimes LG drives can get themselves a little confused. This is when they won't read any discs. Just turn of power to the drive for a minute or so before powering it back up. If the drive is connected internally, shut down the PC for a couple of minutes and the drive should reset itself.
Cheers :D
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phileeny
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Re: BD-RE BU40N Issue

Post by phileeny »

interesting, I have been looking to convert it to external USB, or get a new external one
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