BD-RE BU40N Flashing

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BillyBob30
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Joined: Wed Apr 15, 2026 1:54 pm

BD-RE BU40N Flashing

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Hi everybody

I'm new here and hope to post in the apropriate section of the board!

I do have a:

BD-RE HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N 1.04 drive

MakeMKV infos are:

Drive Information
OS device name: K:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.04
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 11:42
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

My external enclosure is:

StarTech.com
USB3.0 to Slimline Sata
Optical drive Enclosure
Part #SLSODDU33B

I have downloaded the latest SDF Tool Flasher V1.3.6
and have the following bin files from the "All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)"

DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin

DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin

I don't want to brick my drive, so my question wich bin is the most apropriate for my drive?

Thanks fo any help in advance!
Billycar11
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Joined: Sun Aug 24, 2014 5:49 am

Re: BD-RE BU40N Flashing

Post by Billycar11 »

BillyBob30 wrote:
Wed Apr 15, 2026 4:58 pm
Hi everybody

I'm new here and hope to post in the apropriate section of the board!

I do have a:

BD-RE HL-DT-ST BD-RE BU40N 1.04 drive

MakeMKV infos are:

Drive Information
OS device name: K:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.04
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2120-05-06 11:42
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible (with patched firmware)
Drive platform: MT1959
Harware support: Yes
Firmware support: No
Firmware type: Original (patched version available)
Firmware version: 1.04
DVD all regions: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw data read: Possible (with patched firmware)
BD raw metadata read: Possible (with patched firmware)
Unrestricted read speed: Possible (with patched firmware)

My external enclosure is:

StarTech.com
USB3.0 to Slimline Sata
Optical drive Enclosure
Part #SLSODDU33B

I have downloaded the latest SDF Tool Flasher V1.3.6
and have the following bin files from the "All You Need Firmware Pack (MartyMcNuts)"

DE_LG_BU40N_1.00.bin

DE_LG_BU40N_1.03_MK.bin

I don't want to brick my drive, so my question wich bin is the most apropriate for my drive?

Thanks fo any help in advance!
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