Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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In this video I replace my faulty Blu-Ray Burner and Ripper (Dead Laser) with a new one, the Asus BW-16D1HT. This Asus BW-16D1HT is capable of ripping 4K UHD Blu-Ray Movies. But first I need to flash it's firmware to enable LibreDrive so I can rip 4K UHD Blu-Ray Movies to put on my Media Server using MakeMKV.

0:00 - Neo Geo Boot Animation intro.
0:33 - Introduction.
2:01 - The problem with my old Blu-Ray Burner and Ripper.
4:21 - My new Asus BW-16D1HT BDXL Burner and Ripper.
5:07 - How ASUS stop you from ripping 4K UHD Blu-Ray Movies in firmware.
9:07 - Getting the files needed (Firmware and Flashing Tools) to flash the Asus BW-16D1HT firmware to support LibreDrive.
14:21 - Flashing the Asus BW-16D1HT with LibreDrive enabled firmware.
17:09 - A quick test to see if the newly flashed Asus BW-16D1HT supports LibreDrive and can now see 4K UHD Blu-Ray Movies.
20:15 - Using MakeMKV and the now LibreDrive enabled Asus BW-16D1HT to rip the 4K UHD version of Goodfellas.
25:44 - Conclusion, All's working great.
26:49 - Video Wrap Up.
27:17 - Thanks for Watching.

Here's a link to the Asus BW-16D1HT BDXL Burner. I got the O.E.M. version from Amazon and saved a few pounds.
amazon.co.uk/dp/B00DRHOLGC

Here's a link to the MakeMKV website.
makemkv.com

Here's a link to the MakeMKV forum where you can download the LibreDrive firmware and flashing tool to flash the Asus BW-16D1HT BDXL Burner (and other supported drives).
forum.makemkv.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=19634

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*** This video was made before moving into my new work area.