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pixeldude

Hi,

Is this firmware link an update for my UJ-820D dvd burner to a double layer burner?

As i waited alot of time to see this to happend...

TygerTyger

Almost certainly not. As far as I know an upgrade like that isn't possible, but I might be wrong.

I just tried it myself since I have the same drive, but in true Sony style they haven't provided a readme, so I have no idea what the update does, if anything.

kee-lo_

Dual layer is a joke guys, the disks cost a fortune.

But yes you are right Pixeldude, firmware can allow for DL writing, not sure that revision can.

Would ask VAIO Link

TygerTyger

Really? Firmware can do that? Go firmware!

I suspect they would have said if it did, although not telling you what it does is annoyingly poor practice.

kee-lo_

Yeah I have seen it on some of the Sony laptops....
Think it was the S series...

pixeldude

Yeah I have seen it on some of the Sony laptops....
Think it was the S series...

Yes its possible to do firmware update and have DL, but the question is if sony did this firmware for DL or its just a simple revision?

Another firmware update for K215Z but with diffrent dvd burner (QSI SBW-242C) is for DL check the link.. Firmware Update for QSI SBW-242C (CD-RW/DVD Drive)
My drive is Matshita UJ-820D and i wonder if its for DL ...

Anyways if anybody knows whats about or can write an email to sony to provide more info... its a very best thing to be done and i will be very thankfull or if its not for DL at least to provide what it fixes!

Thankie

kee-lo_

Yeah the only thing you can do is hope somone has done the update and posts here.

Or VL get back in touch soon

pixeldude

Its pretty much for double layer support the firmware i will update it soon as i finish to reinstall my windows.. and i will post here

kee-lo_

Good luck

empo

I also have the UJ-820D dvd/rw drive but in my A115M.

I was hoping the firmware update was to fix an 4x speed dvd-r write issue. I can only write max 2x speed.

However, after updating the firmware I can still only write to dvd-r at max 2x and my eject button has stopped working.

Also the volume buttons, screen zoom button, brightness button and s1 button no longer work either.

Thanks Sony for messing up by beloved notebook even more.

I hope other users do not suffer the same problems as me.