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


1. Warnings and Notifications
 
   - Could please check model number which you have.
     If your driver is not the GP50NW40, the firmware is not updated. 

   - Could you please check SVC code on Main Label of GP50NW40 which you have.
     If SVC Code is not "NW60", this firmware is not updated.
  
   - 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.

   - The drives must be original LG branded drives with the external DVD-Writer model number 
     GP50NW40(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 : GP50NW40
   Version : 1.02
   Improvement Point : MS Surface Pro3 Support 


3.How to update the firmware

 1) Could you please check SVC code on Main Label of GP50NW40 which you have.
    If SVC Code is not "NW60", this firmware is not updated.

 2)Connect the drive at USB port by it self.

 3)Download and unzip the file GP50NW40_SVC code NW60_1.02.ZIP to a folder of your choice. 

 4)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).

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

 6)Go into the folder with the update file and double click the GP50NW40_SVC code NW60_1.02.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.

