Lite-on 5005 Drive only update needed

[joe347]

Can anyone tell me where I can find a Drive only uodate for a Lite-on 5005, can't find it on the Lite-on site only a complete fireware update. SN 0102-1140-0098-G2BD(015-010B).

[oldandinthe way]

If you can't find a firmware only update, you can update the firmware in the drive removing it from the recorder, connecting it to your PC and updating with firmware from Lite-on's or hacker sites like TDB.

[mark46808]

I need help with my stand alone dvd recorder (liteon LVW 5005) it no longer reads any empty disk it plays all just fine but to put in an empty disk for recording isnt working, how do I do a hardware reset? and does anyone know how to solve this isue? thanks

[LCSHG]

oldandinthe way

I agree as to the PC. But if the drive is original it would be a DDW-451 or DDW -813.
The problem is I have not been able to find a firmware for this drive. Liteon used this drive in their standalone recorders. The Liteon site gave only a firmware upgrade for their units that covered both the Drive and System
The hack site used the original firmware and would be the same for any Liteon or possibly their clones
I don't think joe347 will find a drive only firmware [if the drive is orig]

Edit
I don't believe that the drive itself as anything to do as to the System Hack [Excepe Region]

[oldandinthe way]

The drive has nothing to do with the system hack.

But there are other reasons that drive firmware is hacked, including bitsetting, rip lock removal, region free operation and additional drive support.

Unfortunately the dangerous brothers website appears to be down so I can't check availabiity of hacked firmware for the drive.

If the OP can't find a firmware upgrade he can buy an inexpensive recent Lite-On drive and replace his drive. Detailed replacement instructions are available on the Lite-On forum on www.cdfreaks.com

[LCSHG]

joe347

If orig. the drives in the 5005 are a DDW-451 or DDW-813. The drives were for a standalone recorder The firmware for the unit was a single up grade. That was for the system or drive or both . The fact that you want to retain the 098 System firmware indicates you want to retain or install a hack
I do not feel that you will find a separate hack for the drive only. In these units the bit set, rip lock is not controlled be the drive firmware and there is no additional drive support

The hack was developed by Mr Wizzard and supported by others from a leak as to the firmware code. The orig. Liteon help site was abruptly shut down
The hack program can be had at this site.
[Remember Liteon and ilo are the same in basic]
http://www.ncc2315.com/ilo/

For a hacked version this site, but be careful that you select the correct one for your unit
http://pumapeople.com/liteon/

They are down at present and have much info but I do not think you will find the DDW drives
http://codeguys.rpc1.org/index.html



A question
Why do you want a firmware for the drive only [It should not be necessary]
Are you having problems with it. If so a drive firmware only will not correct it
If the problem is extensive replace it

For Info of this and the drives to use Go here
http://www.techolio.com/forums/phpBB2/viewforum.php?f=7

http://www.normediasolutions.com/forum/viewforum.php?f=12


I have
One Liteon 5045
Two ilo RHD04
Two Liteon 5005
One ilo R04

All have replaced DVD Drives 832s to 1693s All work perfect, All are Hacked

[joe347]

I was looking for a drive update because I can't find any new blank DVD's it will recognize. It works fine with some old Khypermedia +R 4X I had but I'm almost out. Just bought 200 Comp USA +R 4X and 50 Princo -R 4X won't recognize them. Also I upgraded to the newest system firmware 101, no help. It's only 3 months old still under warranty, don't want to open it up. Can anybody that has a Lite-on 5005 tell me what blank DVDs will work.

[oldandinthe way]

joe347

You have a problem other than firmware or media. The rotten media you just bought would work in my LW-5005 - it burns anything and i've burned both of those.

I didn't think they still make 5005s, so I suspect you have a unit that has been sitting on a shelf for quite a while or otherwise suspect. Pursue warranty repair.

[lordsmurf]

Princo and CompUSA is crap.

Read www.nomorecoasters.com for media info.

Buy VERBATIM DVD-R/DVD+R or SONY DVD+R or TAIYO YUDNE DVD+R for the Liteon units.