LG BH40N 5.25" Ultra HD 4K Blu-ray Internal Drive (OmniDrive Flashed)

Ready to rip out of the box. Robust LG BH40N 5.25" internal optical drive pre-flashed and upgraded with custom UHD-friendly OmniDrive firmware.

By cross-flashing LG's dependable desktop hardware with OmniDrive firmware, this drive unlocks full 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray reading capabilities, removes restrictive firmware locks, and enables bit-perfect backups using software like MakeMKV, HandBrake, MPF, Redumper and ImgBurn.

You can rip video game discs with this drive and firmware combo!

Key Features

• 4K UHD OmniDrive Ready: Pre-flashed with custom OmniDrive firmware for enhanced cross-compatibility, seamless 100GB triple-layer (BD-XL) physical disc reading, and direct low-level raw data access.

• Full-Height Desktop Performance: Standard 5.25" desktop form factor providing reliable disc spinning, strong optical extraction performance, and low vibration.

• SATA Interface: Native SATA connection for direct internal installation into desktop PC cases, workstation towers, or 5.25" external SATA enclosure bays.

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

Specifications

Technical Details	Specifications
Internal Hardware Model	LG BH40N (Full-Height 5.25")
Firmware State	Custom OmniDrive (4K UHD Friendly / LibreDrive Enabled)
Interface	SATA (Data & Power)
Supported Media	4K UHD Blu-ray, BD-R / BD-RE, BD-XL (100GB/128GB), M-DISC, DVD±R, CD
Form Factor	Standard 5.25" Internal PC Bay
OS Compatibility	Windows 10/11, macOS, Linux

What’s Included

• 1x LG BH40N Internal 4K UHD Optical Drive (OmniDrive 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, we 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.