Firmware update on DVD Multi Burner gone bad

Hi all,
I just downloaded and tried to update the ODD in my T510, but during the update it just went "FAILED" (despite I followed the instructions to the letter) - and now the ODD is lighting up as a christmas tree all the time. The thinkpad can still detect the drive, so I can reflash the unit, but there is 3 possible firmware files - which one is the correct one?
Firmware
Quote:
GT30N LT10 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced
GT30N LG10 ThinkPad SL410, SL510, L412, L512
GT30N LE10 ThinkPad Egde 14", 15", E40, E50
Now - is it the LT10, LG10 or LE10 I need to reflash with?
I know for a fact that the unit is the GT30N, pulled it out and confirmed it (also the device manager says it is)
The lenovo update utility does not provide me the option anymore to flash the unit sadly.
/me
Solved!
Go to Solution.

HI,
i have hupgrade and download this files:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-70448
i have installed GT30N LT10 Serial Ultrabay Enhanced but now my support doesn't read the films in dvd.
Which are your driver e firmware?
Help!!!!
w510 i7-720qm 7gb 320G wwan
dvd multi Fru 45N7465
H-L DATA STORAGE
MODEL: GT30N (ALIK711) S/N BOCRIV2112127
DRIVE: AO LGE-DMGT30N (B)
My O.S. w7 prof 64bit
WMP works well
error: impossible to access the device,it is probable that you don't have him the necessary autorizations
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