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Billycar11 wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:41 am

farmboy wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:07 am
still having an error. switched to a desktop so there is better power available. Got it so it doesn't randomly disconnect. But will still fail. Screenshot below. There is an error that comes up about "downloading latest HK disabled or failed". Not sure if that is relevant? 1st time it tried to download that, it just sat there a while and failed.

you still likely have a power issue if the dive is showing no disc in the middle of trying to open it
try a high powered usb hub 35+ watts

oh wait your on linux downgrade to 1.00 then try again

farmboy wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:55 am
no luck on 1.00 either.
Going to walk away from this tonight.
So, what is a recomended external drive for ripping 4K UHD movies?

babayaga wrote: Sat Mar 21, 2026 5:50 am It seems now that the new verbatim slim drives are now using LG in northern Europe as well, this was bought two weeks ago (21/3-26).

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Drive Information
OS device name: D:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE BU40N
Revision: 1.05
Serial number: .........
Firmware date: 2124-04-23 13:47
Bus encryption flags: 17

LibreDrive Information
Status: Possible, not yet enabled
Drive platform: MT1959

at least it can be flashed

videogameguru wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:07 am Hey everyone! I was looking on the front page and noticed that there's a bunch of new firmwares since I flashed my LG WH16NS60 7 odd years ago. Its on version 1.01. is there any reason for me to update it? If so am I safe to do so without risk of bricking? These units are long discontinued now and I'd hate to ruin an otherwise perfectly running drive. Thanks!

videogameguru wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2026 1:37 am Hey everyone I'm sorry to double post but I don't believe my previous post was seen. I'd really appreciate an answer please.

videogameguru wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:07 am Hey everyone! I was looking on the front page and noticed that there's a bunch of new firmwares since I flashed my LG WH16NS60 7 odd years ago. Its on version 1.01. is there any reason for me to update it? If so am I safe to do so without risk of bricking? These units are long discontinued now and I'd hate to ruin an otherwise perfectly running drive. Thanks!

MartyMcNuts wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2026 2:15 am

videogameguru wrote: Mon Mar 23, 2026 1:37 am Hey everyone I'm sorry to double post but I don't believe my previous post was seen. I'd really appreciate an answer please.

videogameguru wrote: Tue Mar 17, 2026 2:07 am Hey everyone! I was looking on the front page and noticed that there's a bunch of new firmwares since I flashed my LG WH16NS60 7 odd years ago. Its on version 1.01. is there any reason for me to update it? If so am I safe to do so without risk of bricking? These units are long discontinued now and I'd hate to ruin an otherwise perfectly running drive. Thanks!

Why would you want to? There's no benefit. If it works, leave it alone.

nicholfd wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:41 am "HK Download" error - MakeMKV needs internet access to download keys. It is enabled by default. Check internet or confirm setting in MakeMKV allows Internet access. I *think* some downloads are from Russia(?) - make sure your FW/router is not blocking Regional IP addresses.

Download failure is not related to the SCSI error messages - those are still power related.

Desktop does not necessarily equal better power.

Use a "Y" cable w/2 x USB port connections, AC adapter (if chassis supports it), or a good, high amp output USB hub.

farmboy wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:49 pm

nicholfd wrote: Thu Mar 19, 2026 3:41 am "HK Download" error - MakeMKV needs internet access to download keys. It is enabled by default. Check internet or confirm setting in MakeMKV allows Internet access. I *think* some downloads are from Russia(?) - make sure your FW/router is not blocking Regional IP addresses.

Download failure is not related to the SCSI error messages - those are still power related.

Desktop does not necessarily equal better power.

Use a "Y" cable w/2 x USB port connections, AC adapter (if chassis supports it), or a good, high amp output USB hub.

can you point to a specific "Y" cable?
I've tried a few different types, but the ones I've gotten only allow power and data from the side with 1 connection (Side A) to either cable on the two cable side (Side B). Meaning that I cannot connect the the drive to side A, and have one cable on side B go to the computer and the other go to my 65W output USB-C. The power won't go from side B to side A. And it appears to be isolated so I can't send power across the two side B cables.
(hopefully this makes sense). I'm not finding a way to supply power AND data to the drive via two different sources.

Maskman wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:15 pm Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 1:51 am

Maskman wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:15 pm Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Flash to wh16ns60

In some cases crossflashing an Asus drive to an LG or the other way around you may no longer be able to burn disks-SamuriHL

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 1:51 am

Maskman wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:15 pm Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Flash to wh16ns60

Maskman wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 10:18 pm

Billycar11 wrote: Mon Mar 30, 2026 1:51 am

Maskman wrote: Sun Mar 29, 2026 10:15 pm Hi,

Which firmware for the ASUS BW-16D1H-U PRO please ? I also have issue with Nero Burning rom (a better software ?) which doesn’t detect my device maybe need a driver I don’t have, just the default Windows one.

Thanks.

Flash to wh16ns60

Thanks ! Which version please ? There is different versions of wh16ns60.