
Subject : New firmware(N1.01)for BP50NB40 (SVC Code : NB50)

Content Title 1 [Critical Instructions&How to update the firmware]


1. Warnings and Notifications

   - Do not open any programs or start any system functions during the update, 
     as they will interfere with data transfer and damage the drive. 
     Do not cancel the operation once it has been started or the drive will    
     become permanently damaged, as a result.

   - If firmware is not istalled properly as guided below, your drive will be damaged permanently,
     and LG will not be responsible for it.

   - Could please check model number which you have.
     If your driver is not the BP50NB40, the firmware is not updated. 

   - This is the firmware for SVC Code NB50.
     Could please check whehter SVC Code on Main Label is NB50 or not.
     If SVC Code of BP50NB40 which you have in not NB50,the firmware is not updated.   

   - The drives must be original LG branded drives with BD-Writer model number 
     BP50NB40(no OEM units). 

   - If you have an OEM unit, branded with another manufacturers name, 
     Please contact that manufacturer for support and firmware updates.

   - This firmware update is for use only on PCs with Windows 10, 8/8.1, 7.


2.Improvement Point
  
   Model : BP50NB40(SVC Code : NB50)
   Version : N1.01
   Improvement Point : Improved BD UHD disc compatibility

3.How to update the firmware

 1) This is the firmware for SVC Code NB50.
     Could please check whehter SVC Code on Main Label is NB50 or not.
     If SVC Code of BP50NB40 which you have is not NB50,the firmware is not updated.  


 2)Download and unzip the file BP50NB40_SVC code NB50.ZIP to a folder of your choice. 

 3)Close all other programs including: screen saver, antivirus and/or power-down programs. 
   (If these programs are not closed, they will try to engage the PC, 
   during the update process, thus interrupting the update and damaging the drive).

 4)Check the drive to ensure that there is no disk in the tray before you start 
   the update procedure.

 5)Go into the folder with the update file and double click the BP50NB40_SVC code NB50.exe 
   program and click the update button (red). Once the update is complete, 
   you will see Firmware Update Complete and the button will become green 
   and advise you to reboot the system. You will need to reboot your PC.

