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using superdrive with new iMac

I recently purchased an iMac. I cannot get m superdrive to connect with it. I'm trying to connect through a USB-A hub to one of the USB-c ports on the iMac. It makes the powerup sound when I plug it in, but doesn't show up on the iMac and refuses input of DVD

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.10

Posted on Jan 14, 2023 08:37 AM

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Jan 14, 2023 08:46 AM in response to rbspid

Bypass the hub and use a USB-C to USB-A adapter.

About the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple Support

Some third party adapters will also work.

https://www.target.com/p/philips-6-34-usb-c-to-usb-3-1-female-adapter-black/-/A-53245266

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Jan 14, 2023 09:25 AM in response to den.thed

are you saying that the netgear hub doesn't work with the superdrive? I have other devices connected through it with no problems

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Jan 14, 2023 09:28 AM in response to rbspid

Yes the SuperDive must be connected directly to one of the iMac’s USB ports.

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