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.
As many you asked, can I use a USB SuperDrive with my MacBook Pro? *The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive. *MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models with USB-C ports require a USB-C to USB adapter (sold separately) to use Apple USB SuperDrive.
Quick Answer, why is my Apple USB SuperDrive not working? Make sure the SuperDrive is connected directly to the Mac. Try using the other USB port. Try rebooting the laptop. If the discs are not being pulled into the SuperDrive, then it may not be getting power or there is a hardware issue with the SuperDrive itself.
Correspondingly, how do I get my MacBook Pro to recognize my external DVD drive? Go to Finder > Preferences. Now verify that External Disks and Hard Drives have a checkmark in the box. If not, click it to enable your external drive icons to show on your desktop.
Additionally, how do I connect a USB receiver to my MacBook Pro? Plug the USB-C end of the adapter into a USB-C or Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) port on your Mac, and then connect your flash drive, camera, or other standard USB device. You can also connect a Lightning to USB cable to sync and charge your iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
- Shut down your MacBook.
- Press and hold Shift-Control-Option.
- Press the Power button while holding all three keys.
- Hold the keys for 7 seconds.
- Release all the keys at the same time.
- Boot up your Mac as usual, and the SMC will be reset.
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How do I insert a CD into my MacBook Pro 2020?
- Turn the disc label so it faces up or toward you.
- Insert the disc into the optical drive until you feel the drive catch and pull the disc in. You must insert the disc nearly all the way in before the drive pulls it in.
Where is my USB SuperDrive on Mac?
With the SuperDrive connected, open System Preferences. You should see a CDs and DVDs preferences pane. This item will only appear when the SuperDrive is connected. Next, go to System Information > USB and see if the SuperDrive is recognized.
How do I force eject a Mac SuperDrive?
- Hold down the eject key.
- Drag the disc icon to your Mac’s trash bin.
- Right-click on the disc icon and select eject.
- Press Command > E.
Why is my Mac not reading my external CD drive?
Why your Mac does not recognize external hard drive There’s a power supply problem. Your drive has been corrupted or broken. The drive is not readable on macOS. NTFS read-only problem.
How do I get my Mac to recognize my external hard drive?
Mount an external hard drive on Mac Go to System Preferences > Disk Utility. Check that the external disk is listed in the left sidebar. Highlight your hard drive and select Mount. It should now appear under devices in the Finder.
How do I make my external hard drive compatible with Mac?
- Connect the drive to the Mac.
- Open Disk Utility.
- Select the drive you want to format.
- Click Erase.
- Give the drive a descriptive name and leave the default settings: OS X Extended format and GUID partition map.
- Click Erase and OS X will format the drive.
How do I force my Mac to mount an external hard drive?
Why doesn’t the MacBook Pro have a USB port?
The Thunderbolt 3 standard, which uses the USB-C port, is fast and powerful enough to support a lot of devices and extremely fast data transfer speeds. That’s why it can be used to plug so many different devices into a single port. … The MacBook, new MacBook Air, and MacBook Pros do not have USB-A ports.
Is Thunderbolt 4 the same as USB-C?
USB-C is a connection type. USB-C is not Thunderbolt 3, Thunderbolt 4, or USB-4. It is only the connection that those technologies use. To understand the difference between those technologies you have to go past the USB-C connector, even though they all share it.
Can I convert Thunderbolt to USB?
Yes, Thunderbolt 3 ports are fully compatible with USB devices and cables.
How do I run diagnostics on my MacBook Pro?
- Start up your Mac.
- Continue to press and hold the power button as your Mac turns on.
- Release the power button when the startup options window appears.
- Press Command-D to run the Diagnostics.
- Apple Diagnostics will run automatically. When it is complete, it will present a list of the problems encountered.
