LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

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LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#1 Post by murph7355 » Sat Mar 30, 2024 8:16 pm

Bought this drive (LG-BH16NS55 Cross Flashed to LG-WH16NS60 on firmware version 1-00DE) a couple of years ago...then haven't really been buying discs.

Decided to buy a couple this weekend (Wonka and Oppenheimer) and fire up the drive which hasn't been used for a while, but it won't read discs. Just spits the tray open. Have tried with CDs, DVDs and UHD discs.

I'm assuming the drive's borked, but does anyone have any pointers?

I was prompted to downloaded the latest version of MakeMKV (1.17.6) but am hoping the drive not working is coincidence.

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#2 Post by murph7355 » Sun Mar 31, 2024 2:58 pm

Found a CD/DVD cleaner...that hadn't changed matters. Have also tried it on a different machine and ditto.

Am assuming the drive is hosed. Time to look at buying a new one I suspect. A little disappointing as it's only been used for maybe a dozen discs.

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#3 Post by dcoke22 » Mon Apr 01, 2024 5:19 am

CDs and DVDs use a different laser than blu-rays and UHDs. If the drive won't read either kind of disc, that seems like a bad sign.

Pioneer drives are held in high regard these days, but unfortunately to get one that is LibreDrive compatible, you need to get one from a seller in your region that can get one with old firmware.

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#4 Post by murph7355 » Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:42 pm

Thanks.

Am going to give another LG a go - couldn't readily see any Pioneers.

Will see how long the new one lasts.

We currently get most of our new content through Disney+ or Prime, but with the way streaming services are going I can see us starting to buy discs again - really don't want to purchase through Prime or Google Play and become beholden to them.

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#5 Post by Billycar11 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:18 am

murph7355 wrote:
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:42 pm
Thanks.

Am going to give another LG a go - couldn't readily see any Pioneers.

Will see how long the new one lasts.

We currently get most of our new content through Disney+ or Prime, but with the way streaming services are going I can see us starting to buy discs again - really don't want to purchase through Prime or Google Play and become beholden to them.
i have pioneers ready to go see below
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#6 Post by murph7355 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:20 am

Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:18 am
murph7355 wrote:
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:42 pm
Thanks.

Am going to give another LG a go - couldn't readily see any Pioneers.

Will see how long the new one lasts.

We currently get most of our new content through Disney+ or Prime, but with the way streaming services are going I can see us starting to buy discs again - really don't want to purchase through Prime or Google Play and become beholden to them.
i have pioneers ready to go see below
I'd seen your link, but unfortunately am UK based.

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#7 Post by Billycar11 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:14 am

murph7355 wrote:
Tue Apr 02, 2024 7:20 am
Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Apr 02, 2024 1:18 am
murph7355 wrote:
Mon Apr 01, 2024 8:42 pm
Thanks.

Am going to give another LG a go - couldn't readily see any Pioneers.

Will see how long the new one lasts.

We currently get most of our new content through Disney+ or Prime, but with the way streaming services are going I can see us starting to buy discs again - really don't want to purchase through Prime or Google Play and become beholden to them.
i have pioneers ready to go see below
I'd seen your link, but unfortunately am UK based.
Ah so go with Asmcom
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387
Buy a UHD drive from the guide and how to video maker: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 20&t=17831
UHD Drives Guide: https://www.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic ... 16&t=19634
Auto flash kit $25 Email me for one Billycar5924@gmail.com

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Re: LG-BH16NS55 flashed to LG-WH16NS60 (f/w 1-00DE) not reading discs

#8 Post by murph7355 » Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:57 am

Billycar11 wrote:
Tue Apr 02, 2024 8:14 am
Ah so go with Asmcom
viewtopic.php?f=20&t=19387
Out of action until 22/04 according to email.

May look for one the next time the LG breaks :)

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