Hello everyone. My Jedi skill are lacking somewhat the force is weak I try as much as possible to just read the help threads but this one is avoiding-me. I need some help and I would be appreciative if anyone can comment or point me in the right direction I am sorry if I have posted in the wrong place can a moderator move the topic or point me in the right location apoligies before hand if I have posted in the wrong palce.
I purchased a bare bones Hitachi-LG BU40N Internal UHD Blu-Ray/DVD Drive/Burner, Slim 9.5 mm.
I am aware you can only flash a LG drive with the SVC NS50+ LG only on label. My BU40N has no SVC code so how can I know if it is safe to flash this drive or not. Picture attached.
Can anyone comment as I would hate to flash that drive to find I have bricked it. Looking forward to your comments.
BU40N NO SVC code is it safe to flash
Re: BU40N NO SVC code is it safe to flash
The SVC code requirement is specific to LG drives w/ 2 different HW versions like *H14NS40/*H16NS40. In these cases, SVC NS50 drives were made AFTER ~Oct 2015 using a different, UHD capable chipset.
Rather than being hung up on labels, the Drive/LibreDrive Information output of MakeMKV is (IMO) easier to interpret:
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision:
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56 (year + 100... no one has explained why, to date)
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 56
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled (good to go) / Possible (needs updated FW)
Drive platform: MT1959 (UHD capable) / MT1939 (too old for UHD support)
Firmware type: Original (unpatched) / patched
In your case, w/ a BU40N, I believe all are compatible &1st post of the guide will have all the required info.
Rather than being hung up on labels, the Drive/LibreDrive Information output of MakeMKV is (IMO) easier to interpret:
Drive Information
OS device name: F:
Manufacturer: HL-DT-ST
Product: BD-RE WH16NS40
Revision:
Serial number:
Firmware date: 2117-04-25 17:56 (year + 100... no one has explained why, to date)
Bus encryption flags: 17
Highest AACS version: 56
LibreDrive Information
Status: Enabled (good to go) / Possible (needs updated FW)
Drive platform: MT1959 (UHD capable) / MT1939 (too old for UHD support)
Firmware type: Original (unpatched) / patched
In your case, w/ a BU40N, I believe all are compatible &1st post of the guide will have all the required info.
Last edited by d00zah on Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:02 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: BU40N NO SVC code is it safe to flash
Thank you ever so much you for the confirmation and it is safe to proceed you are a life saver much obliged for your input and thank you very much for your help as without it I would not have a clue.
You have no idea how helpful you have been as this save me hours of head scratching.
You have no idea how helpful you have been as this save me hours of head scratching.
Re: BU40N NO SVC code is it safe to flash
No worries. It's easy to get lost in all the "noise" in a forum. Stick w/ the guide (1st post), which is regularly maintained, & you'll at least have current intel.