ASUS BW-16D1HT Internal Optical Drive (Wh16ns60 1.02 MK Pre-Flashed) (Refurbished)

Pre-flashed and upgraded with official WH16NS60 1.02 MK firmware, this flagship 5.25" desktop drive unlocks full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray reading capabilities, removes restrictive firmware locks, and enables bit-perfect backups using MakeMKV, HandBrake and ImgBurn.

By cross-flashing ASUS's high-speed desktop hardware with optimized MK microcode, this drive bypasses the UHD idle sleep bug, ensures quiet rotation speeds, and provides direct low-level raw data access for archival preservation.

Key Features

• 4K UHD MakeMKV Ready: Pre-flashed with custom 3.10 MK firmware specifically tuned for LibreDrive compatibility, seamless 100GB triple-layer (BD-XL) physical disc reading, and fast 16x Blu-ray extraction speeds.

• Full-Height Desktop Performance: Standard 5.25" desktop form factor featuring a rigid internal structure for high disc spinning stability, efficient thermal dissipation, and ultra-low vibration.

• SATA Interface: Native SATA connection for direct internal installation into desktop PC cases, workstation towers, or 5.25" external USB-to-SATA enclosures.

• M-DISC Archival Support: Fully compatible with M-DISC media for writing and reading long-term data archives designed to last for generations.

Specifications

What’s Included

• 1x ASUS BW-16D1HT Internal 4K UHD Optical Drive (3.10 MK Pre-Flashed)

Shipping Information

• United Kingdom: Free Standard Shipping on all orders.

• International Orders: Flat-rate £25.00 international shipping.

  • Please note: International buyers are strictly responsible for paying any import duties, customs charges, taxes, or clearance fees levied by their local customs authority upon receipt of the item.

Warranty & Returns Policy (UK & Ireland Customers Only)

30-Day Unwanted Returns

• You may return an unwanted item within 30 days of purchase.

• All returned items must be in their original condition, complete with all original packaging and included accessories.

• Deductions will apply for any missing parts or defects caused by user neglect.

364-Day Seller Guarantee (Days 31 to 364)

• Beyond the first 30 days and up to 364 days, coverage is provided directly by the seller (UK & Ireland only).

• Parts & Labour: Fully covered under warranty.

• Postage: The customer covers return shipping to the seller; return postage back to the customer after repair/inspection is covered by the seller.

• Repair / Replacement Terms: The seller is permitted up to 2 repair attempts for the same fault before a replacement or refund is issued. If a repair is not possible in the first instance, a replacement unit may be offered.

Note for Archiving: To back up your physical 4K UHD discs, I recommend utilizing the latest version of MakeMKV. Ensure your system uses a direct SATA connection or a high-quality USB-to-SATA bridge chip capable of handling raw optical transmission commands.