This document provides critical instructions for updating the firmware on the LG GP65NB60 external DVD writer. It warns that the update should only be used on models with the correct number and SVC code and that no other programs should be running during the update. It details that the update improves support for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Step-by-step instructions are provided for downloading and running the update file on a Windows PC with the LG DVD writer connected by USB.
This document provides critical instructions for updating the firmware on the LG GP65NB60 external DVD writer. It warns that the update should only be used on models with the correct number and SVC code and that no other programs should be running during the update. It details that the update improves support for the Microsoft Surface Pro 3. Step-by-step instructions are provided for downloading and running the update file on a Windows PC with the LG DVD writer connected by USB.
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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 GP65NB60, the firmware is not updated. - Could you please check SVC code on Main Label of GP65NB60 which you have. If SVC Code is not "NB60", this firmware is not updated. - Do not open any programs or as they will interfere with Do not cancel the operation become permanently damaged,
start any system functions during the update,
data transfer and damage the drive. once it has been started or the drive will as a result.
- If firmware is not istalled properly as guided below, your drive will be da
maged permanently, and LG will not be responsible for it. - The drives must be original LG branded drives with the external DVD-Writer model number GP65NB60(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 : GP65NB60 Version : PB01 Improvement Point : MS Surface Pro3 Support 3.How to update the firmware 1) Could you please check SVC code on Main Label of GP65NB60 which you have. If SVC Code is not "NB60", this firmware is not updated. 2)Connect the drive at USB port by it self. 3)Download and unzip the file GP65NB60_SVC code NB60_PB01.ZIP to a folder of yo ur 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 driv e). 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 GP65NB60_SVC cod e NB60_PB01.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.