Firmware Update Updated — Matshita Bdmlt Uj240as
Official firmware updates for the MATSHITA BD-MLT UJ240AS are rarely released directly by Panasonic (Matshita) to consumers; instead, they are typically distributed through the manufacturer of the computer the drive is installed in, such as Sony, HP, or ASUS. JustAnswer Current Firmware Status Official Support
: If the manufacturer site is unavailable, some community blogs have mirrored older drivers like uj240as_v104.exe . Use caution with non-official downloads. matshita bdmlt uj240as firmware update updated
1. Identify Your Current Firmware Version
- Connect to AC Power: If you are on a laptop, plug it in. A power loss during flashing will kill the drive.
- Disable Antivirus: Temporarily turn off real-time scanning (especially McAfee or Norton) as they can interfere with low-level SCSI commands.
- Remove Discs: Eject any disc from the drive.
- Close All Programs: Especially disc burning software (Nero, ImgBurn, PowerDVD).
- Use Native SATA: If your UJ240AS is connected via USB (external enclosure), some flash tools fail. Connect it directly to a laptop’s internal SATA port or use a known-good USB-to-SATA bridge that passes ATAPI commands (e.g., Vantec or Startech).
Final checklist before updating:
Method 2: Bootable DOS (For drives that reject Windows flasher)
