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

[JediFonger]

command produced error code 0xff056103 when i tried

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

reflashed, thx! why not 1.03?

[JediFonger]

reflashed to lg. behavior unchanged. i’ll try poweroff

[JediFonger]

poweroff and on same thing:

DEBUG: Code 3221225506 at VJs9j8g7;i#^WIj*:121267293

[Coopervid]

poweroff and on same thing:

DEBUG: Code 3221225506 at VJs9j8g7;i#^WIj*:121267293

Post your Makemkv info.

[JediFonger]

there is none. if u cant read the disc there are no logs for that i have debug enabled i’m gettin nothing

[Coopervid]

there is none. if u cant read the disc there are no logs for that i have debug enabled i’m gettin nothing

I would like to see the Makemkv info w/o a disc in the drive. Just to be sure that your drive has been successfully flashed to the LG firmware.

[JediFonger]

there is none. if u cant read the disc there are no logs for that i have debug enabled i’m gettin nothing

I would like to see the Makemkv info w/o a disc in the drive. Just to be sure that your drive has been successfully flashed to the LG firmware.

Debug log started at Wed Nov 04 13:20:23 2026 , written by MakeMKV v1.18.4 win(x64-release)
001005:0000 MakeMKV v1.18.4 win(x64-release) started
001004:0000 Debug logging enabled, log will be saved as file://C:\Users\Administrator/MakeMKV_log.txt
Using 262272KB for read cache.
Network access is ENABLED, CURL version 7.72.0/Schannel/1.41.0 (x86_64-pc-win32) , proxy server not set.
WinCdArb=v1.2.0_tiny win(x64-release)
DEBUG: Code 3 at @"msWTt'T11F$o0`O'm,^T]+:29395310
SDF v0a6: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE__WH16NS60_1.02_211810291936_KLLL3TG0419
No SDF v0a6: Lenovo_Slim_USB_Burner_LA01_201411181942_KO9ZB5G4554
DEBUG: Code 3 at @"msWTt'T11F$o0`O'm,^T]+:29395310
SDF id v0a6: Lenovo_Slim_USB_Burner_LA01_201411181942_KO9ZB5G4554
No SDF v0a6: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BT30N_GL02_20121113123456_M6A23C33226
DEBUG: Code 0 at ^vtIK838cpxb-"!F7:29396253
DEBUG: Code 0 at VJs9j8g7;i#^WIj*:213136746
001012:0000 udf: node fe/efe failed!
No SDF v0a6: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BT30N_GL02_20121113123456_M6A23C33226
DEBUG: Code 3 at @"msWTt'T11F$o0`O'm,^T]+:29395310
SDF id v0a6: HL-DT-ST_BD-RE_BT30N_GL02_20121113123456_M6A23C33226
Application exited at Wed Nov 04 13:20:39 2026

[Coopervid]

Now clean the 4k discs with liquid soap and warm water. Dry with a paper towel and wipe with a microfiber cloth. Then try again reading with the LG firmware you have flashed. These discs have very often an invisible film even new and spotless.