Critical Instructions&How to update the firmware
1. Warnings and Notifications
- Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update,
as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive.
Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will
become permanently damaged, as a result.
- If firmware is not istalled properly as guided below, your drive will be damaged permanently,
and LG will not be responsible for it.
- Could please check model number which you have.
If your driver is not the WH14NS40, the firmware is not updated.
- The drives must be original LG branded drives with BD-Writer model number
WH16NS40(no OEM units).
- If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name,
Please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.
- This firmware update is for use only on PC’s with Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7.
2.Improvement Point
◆ Model : WH16NS40
◆ Version : N1.05
◆ Improvement Point : Improved BD disc compatibility
3.How to update the firmware
1) Download the file WH16NS40_1.05.ZIP to a folder of your choice.
This download includes this “Read me(ew)” text file,
as well as the WH16NS40_1.05.EXE program, which will auto-update your drive's firmware.
2)Close all other programs including: screen saver, antivirus and/or power-down programs.
(If these programs are not closed, they will try to engage the PC,
during the update process, thus interrupting the update and damaging the drive).
3)Check the drive to ensure that there is no disk in the tray before you start
the update procedure.
4)Go into the folder with the update file and double click the WH16NS40.exe
program and click the “update” button (red). Once the update is complete,
you will see “Firmware Update Complete” and the button will become green
and advise you to reboot the system. You will need to reboot your PC.
The update will be complete, after you reboot your system.
※ WARNING : Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update,
as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive.
Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will
become permanently damaged, as a result.
