To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.

Will an Apple SuperDrive work with an IMAC?

You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your Mac* with a single USB Type-A cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power.

How do I get my Mac to recognize my external CD drive?

Click on Finder in the menu at the top of your screen. Choose Preferences > General and make sure that there is a tick beside External Drives.

Does Apple USB SuperDrive work with Catalina?

With macOS Catalina, the SuperDrive won’t show up in the, Finder sidebar, Desktop, or Disk Utility unless a disc is inserted. If you need to make sure that the drive is working on a software level, open System Preferences. The CDs and DVDs preference pane will only show up when the SuperDrive is connected.

How do you insert a disc into an Apple USB SuperDrive?

To insert a disc (CD/DVD) you just have to put the disc in the small gap for the disc and push it in until the SuperDrive inserts the disc by itself. The ejecting process is doing it on the Mac computer by clicking the eject button if you find it on your Mac computer.

Why is my IMAC not reading my CD?

Make sure the disc is correctly placed in the drive. See if the disc is dirty or damaged. The easiest way to do this is to try it in another computer with a compatible drive. If it’s an audio CD or a video DVD, you might also try it in a CD or DVD player.

How do I use the Apple USB SuperDrive on my Mac?

The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive. Connect and use your SuperDrive. To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up.

Why can’t the M1 Mac mini run a SuperDrive?

Even the Apple wired keyboard with two USB ports was designed to send this extra power to one of its USB ports when a Superdrive was connected. USB ports on hubs and display, and apparently the M1 Mac mini, don’t have this extra power capability, so can’t run a Superdrive.

Can the Apple USB SuperDrive burn CDs and DVDs?

Whether you’re at the office or on the road, you can play and burn both CDs and DVDs with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It’s perfect when you want to watch a DVD movie, install software, create backup discs, and more.

How much does a USB SuperDrive cost?

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