If you already own it, there’s no need to “update” the driver – it just works. If you’re buying one new, only do so for an exact laptop replacement. Otherwise, skip it for something newer.
Overview: The HP HLDS DVDRW GUD1N is an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) slim SATA DVD rewritable drive, commonly found in HP laptops (like Pavilion, Envy, ProBook) and all-in-one PCs from the early-to-mid 2010s. "HLDS" stands for Hitachi-LG Data Storage , a joint venture that produces drives for many major brands. hp hlds dvdrw gud1n driver