Is there a way to "fix" Asus BW-16D1HT 3.10 to tip triple layers again or is it dead due to wear & tear over the years?

[JediFonger]

Drive Information
OS device name: E:
Manufacturer: ASUS
Product: BW-16D1HT
Revision: 3.10
Firmware date: 2119-01-04 10:14
Bus encryption flags: 1F
Highest AACS version: 61

LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled
Drive platform: MT1959
Firmware type: Patched (microcode access re-enabled)
Firmware version: 3.10
DVD all regions: Yes
BD raw data read: Yes
BD raw metadata read: Yes
Unrestricted read speed: Yes

No disc inserted

^the last triple layer i was able to rip was Shane 4k (kino) and i think Minions & Monsters 4k. before that, i've had strange behaviors where the drive wouldnt read triple layer and my workaround has always been to poweroff machine, unplug electricity and press and hold power button to discharge then turn it back on. or just a simple reboot would often do it, but unfortunately for almost a month now i haven't been able to read any triple layer. hd66 dual works fine, just not triples. i've reflashed 3.10 multiple times thinkin that would "jumpstar" this.

any other things you think i should try? should i try 3.11 or flash it with other types of fw? the logs don't show anything because right off the bat the drive can't read the triple layer discs. all i get from makemkv is "no disc inserted". is this the last hurrah and should i just save up some $ and try to buy another drive like a pioneer?

[Coopervid]

Generally LG WH16NS60 1.02 is better for triple layer discs and reading them in. Flash it. You hould also consider to clean the laser lens. Buy a CD cleaning disc.

[JediFonger]

just used my cleaner. didnt work, issue remains

[Coopervid]

just used my cleaner. didnt work, issue remains

Flash WH16NS60 1.02.

[JediFonger]

just used my cleaner. didnt work, issue remains

Flash WH16NS60 1.02.

LG fw works on asus?

[JediFonger]

command produced error code 0xff056103 when i tried

[Billycar11]

command produced error code 0xff056103 when i tried

See guide below and make sure no disc in in the drive