USB superdrive compatible with macbook air M2?

I purchased a USB superdrive for a macbook air M2... the Macbook Air doesn't recognize the external drive

Posted on Oct 23, 2023 9:30 AM

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Oct 23, 2023 2:32 PM in response to shedric112

how is the superdrive connected to the Mac? it will not work if connected through a dock or hub. it needs to be connected directly to the Mac. and since your MBA only has TB3 / USB-C ports, you need to use an USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it directly to the Mac.

Oct 23, 2023 1:27 PM in response to shedric112

Did you put a disk in it? You typically won't see anything if there's nothing in the Superdrive.

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