Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

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rykr01
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Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#1 Post by rykr01 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 2:21 pm

It seems my LG WH16NS40 just died. It no longer "sees" any bluray drives. I haven't ripped any 4k content yet (don't have that much anyway) but will do so going forward so I'd like to get a drive that is 4k friendly.

So I'm trying to decide between just getting another LG WH16NS40 or getting an ASUS BW-16D1HT. The LG is $65 on Amazon and the Asus is $78.

Any quick recommendations?
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Billycar11
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#2 Post by Billycar11 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:21 pm

Same drive get the cheaper one but really I recommend the BU40N
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rykr01
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#3 Post by rykr01 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:25 pm

Thanks. I already ordered the WH16NS40. Amazon had a "used" one they could deliver next day for $53. A steal.
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Billycar11
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#4 Post by Billycar11 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:27 pm

rykr01 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:25 pm
 Thanks. I already ordered the WH16NS40. Amazon had a "used" one they could deliver next day for $53. A steal.
That's an extremely bad idea theses drive are already know for getting read errors or people getting old ones that can't be flashed to read UHD definitely should not buy used should get the WH14NS40 same drive again but cheaper
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UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
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rykr01
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#5 Post by rykr01 » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:34 pm

Billycar11 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:27 pm
rykr01 wrote: ↑
Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:25 pm
 Thanks. I already ordered the WH16NS40. Amazon had a "used" one they could deliver next day for $53. A steal.
That's an extremely bad idea theses drive are already know for getting read errors or people getting old ones that can't be flashed to read UHD definitely should not buy used should get the WH14NS40 same drive again but cheaper
Wow. Thanks for the heads up. Cancelling the order and ordered the WH14NS40. So this drive is 14x but can be flashed to operate faster? I only rip with this drive and I'm not in a big rush but I don't really want it to be slower :)
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Coopervid
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#6 Post by Coopervid » Tue Apr 06, 2021 8:43 pm

They sell BH16NS40 old style on ebay. Don't buy those! If you want a full size drive buy a BH16NS55 or the ASUS equivalent.
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rykr01
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#7 Post by rykr01 » Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:01 pm

Got new drive in. tested old drive both in usb enclosure and out. No bueno. Opened it up and cleaned the blue laser with alcohol. Tested again both in enclosure and out. Still no go. Threw it away and installed WH14NS40 in enclosure and ripping again.

Thanks for all the help.

BTW, can I flash firmware from macOs or does this require Windows?
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Re: Need to replace a LG WH16NS40

#8 Post by d00zah » Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:08 pm

rykr01 wrote: ↑
Wed Apr 07, 2021 3:01 pm
 BTW, can I flash firmware from macOs or does this require Windows?
Flashing firmware on a Mac for LibreDrive
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