I can't change the region code so that I can view Region 1 movies. Had no idea about the limit (5) on changing region for the DVD drive. Am I SOL? Will Apple reset for me?

I downloaded VLC because I saw an old thread that said it would be a workaround, but later I found that Apple has closed that loophole (hence why it wouldn't work for me)

Thanks

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I don’t think Apple will reset it for you. You’re close to SOL. You can, of course, take it in but I don’t think they can do it. Unless they know something I don’t know. As far as I know, there is no procedure for resetting the region code at the Genius Bar. I could be wrong. There are various firmware workarounds and resetters at http://forum.rpc1.org/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=44362. But your DVD’s manufacturer will have to be supported. There are tools there to tell you what company made the DVD drive.

Here’s a group of people that sit around talking about DVD firmware all the time. They may be able to help: The Firmware Page • View forum - Macintosh Specific Section
If your drive is PIoneer (doubtful) the answer may lie here. There are some other firmwares listed as well: The Pioneer Region Free DVD firmware page

Not much help though. Sorry. If all else fails, you could move to England and watch all the movies you want.