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CD/DVD external drive for M1 Mac?

Does the Mac Superdrive work on an M1 MacBook?

MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Feb 7, 2023 9:26 AM

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Posted on Feb 7, 2023 9:57 AM

Yes. The apple Super Drive drive can work on an M1 Mac using an appropriate adapter, or in some cases through a powered USB hub. However many USB hubs have been shown to be problematic for this, and as such a direct connection using an adapter is recommended. Click here ➜ How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support






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Feb 7, 2023 9:57 AM in response to bcrawf

Yes. The apple Super Drive drive can work on an M1 Mac using an appropriate adapter, or in some cases through a powered USB hub. However many USB hubs have been shown to be problematic for this, and as such a direct connection using an adapter is recommended. Click here ➜ How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support






CD/DVD external drive for M1 Mac?

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