LG BU40N 1.00 firmware is widely regarded by enthusiasts as the "gold standard" for UHD-friendly optical drives. It is primarily used to cross-flash other slim LG and Archgon drives to enable LibreDrive
The LG BU40N is a slim, slot-loading 9.5mm internal Blu-ray drive. It is commonly found in high-end laptops (like certain Dell XPS and Alienware models) and external enclosures (notably the LG BP60NB10). Its hardware is capable of reading the triple-layer discs (66GB and 100GB) used for 4K UHD. bu40n 1.00 firmware
: Removes manufacturer "rip locks" that slow down drive read speeds. LG BU40N 1