I have an Aspire 5740 with a Blu Ray player, but it won't play Blu Ray discs! I've downloaded updates from the Acer website but still can't play any. Any suggestions please??

alright dude check out this forum it might be of use to you:
http://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=53144

hope it helps : )

Hi

Have a read here useful reading

http://bizsupport1.austin.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/Document.jsp?objectID=c01361837&lang=en&cc=us&taskId=110&contentType=SupportFAQ&prodSeriesId=3738095&prodTypeId=321957

Hi goodevening

there so so many reason why does not detect a blueray disc after you switching windows 7
1st may be your cd/dvd driver have a problem,
(solution) try to use other cd/dvd driver
2nd may be the window 7 installer you've use have a missing file.
(solution) try to re install the o.s but dont use the same cd you've use try other installer.
3rd your blueray disc is the problem
(solution) use your blue ray disc in other p.c window xp if running in xp try to use other pc using a window 7, if running in other unit may be your pc need to upgrade.

In most cases, the issue might be with the Java content on the new Blu-ray discs is making this issues. The Blu-ray technology is developing everyday and adding more and more features to the existing technology. Hence it is required to make the Blu-ray Player up-to-date by installing the latest firmware update available from the manufacturer (who ever it is). Going ahead with the first step, please install the latest firmware update available for the Blu-ray Player.

Please click the following link to get the latest firmware update available for your Blu-ray Player:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?upd_id=6170&mdl=BDPS300

You can review the "Important Notes" and "Firmware Update Instructions" on the page to get the instructions to install the firmware update.

If the issue persists after installing the firmware update, the would have been with the disc. Check the disc with another player, try different discs with same player.

If the Blu-ray Player is not at all playing any Blu-ray disc including the previous played ones, then it may require service.

http://drivers.softpedia.com/get/DVD-BluRay-Media-Players/

Hi,

You need to download K Lite Codec Pack (Its Free) and you can install it via....... or you can try googling it.

http://www.codecguide.com/download_kl.htm

It contains all the different audio and video codecs. Your computer might not play it because it doesnt have a blue ray codec by default

Please post your feedback and Vote if the problem resolved as per your satisfaction.

Hi, I have a 5536, Although they have Blu ray on the sticker, they do not have a blu ray player. Sorry.

If the drive doesn't read any disc's you need to reinstall the drivers and verify you have the latest version. If the drive is ONLY having trouble with Blu-ray then i'm assuming it's the player that you're using; it may not have the right Codac's etc. Also, try multiple Blu-ray movies to verify it isn't just the one movie.