Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Flashing issue

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tylerb52
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Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Flashing issue

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Having some issues with flashing this drive

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It is in an usb enclosure

I originally flashed to this HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_BU40N-1.03, no issues flashing
Then disc drive wouldn't open (was working before)
Looked around the forums some more and saw that people were flashing to this instead

HL-DT-ST-BD-RE_WH16NS60-1.02

I tried hitting recovery and using this other firmware and everytime it finishes flashes almost instantly and nothing changes.
Light on the enclosure is green but the light above the actual disc drive is not on. Tried a paperclip in the 'Emergency open', no luck

I have tried power cycling and restarting PC, not really sure what else to do. I crated a firmware dump before the first flash although I don't know what that really does...
Help me unbrick this please :lol:
This is what my flasher tool looks like

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Billycar11
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Re: Buffalo BRXL-16U3 Flashing issue

Post by Billycar11 »

use the recovery function
and read and follow the prompts carefully
when it asks for the wrong fw put the bu40n one in
Buy a drive from the guide and video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drive Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $40 Email Billycar5924@gmail.com No attachments
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