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    Mata Blu-Ray Drive Users?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by simonmpoulton, Oct 7, 2011.

  1. simonmpoulton

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    I'm looking for anyone with an M17x which they ordered with the Panasonic/Mata Blu-Ray Writer UJ-235 and have updated the firmware to v1.11.
    I essentially need a dump of the 1.11 firmware off this drive so I can put the correct Dell firmware on the OEM drive I have recently obtained for my M17x.

    The correct software for dumping the firmware safely is located on the RPC1 webpage here
    You simply run the bat file in the package and type in the drive letter of the drive to dump the firmware.

    If anyone can help me with this I would be most appreciative!
     
    simonmpoulton, Oct 7, 2011
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    katalin_2003 NBR Spectre Super Moderator

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    why dont you directly flash the firmware using the file Dell has provided? Or am i not understanding your intention. Pls explain because I too have the same drive sent by Dell which i have transplanted into an Alienware m17 r3. As per agreement.
     
    vads24, Oct 8, 2011
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  4. DanXbix

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    i have made dump if you still need it :D
     
    DanXbix, Oct 8, 2011
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  5. vads24

    vads24 Notebook Evangelist

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    that really made me laugh! :D :D :D
     
    vads24, Oct 8, 2011
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    Hahahahaha :D :D I just laughed myself!!
     
    DanXbix, Oct 8, 2011
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  7. simonmpoulton

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    I need it because I got the OEM drive which will not flash using the Dell flasher.
    Otherwise I would've used the dell flasher!
     
    simonmpoulton, Oct 8, 2011
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    Yes, but the dumper doesn't work for me.
     
    katalin_2003, Oct 8, 2011
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    " dumper doesn't work for me ".......Lol! :D :D :D
     
    vads24, Oct 9, 2011
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