ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

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BobbyDigital
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ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by BobbyDigital »

Hello, I purchased this drive from a guy on this site may be a few years ago. Not sure if this is a drive issue or PC issue. But my pc doesn't recognize this drive at times(usb). I can insert a UHD disc and it won't read. How do I fix this issue?
Dan5849
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by Dan5849 »

Having a similar issue. Shows "no disc inserted" when i insert a bluray or UHD Bluray. when i put in a DVD it works.

Have used this drive successfully for ~3 years. Seems like a software issue.

Drive Information
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.02
Firmware date: 2117-11-24 14:13
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 77
Coopervid
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by Coopervid »

The blue laser is dead. DVDs use the red laser.
Dan5849
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by Dan5849 »

Coopervid wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 7:49 pm
The blue laser is dead. DVDs use the red laser.
that probably explains it. thanks. Going to try replacing the drive.
Dan5849
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by Dan5849 »

Tried it again and it's working again -- would it make sense to have intermittent issues with the blue laser like this?
MartyMcNuts
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Re: ASUS BW-16D1HT Not reading at times

Post by MartyMcNuts »

Dan5849 wrote:
Sun Feb 05, 2023 11:54 pm
Tried it again and it's working again -- would it make sense to have intermittent issues with the blue laser like this?
Yep, possibly. Could of had some dirt on it or something too! Either way, probably a good idea to get another drive.
Cheers :D
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