Apple USB Superdrive not accepting CDs/DVDs on MacBook Air M1

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Apple USB Superdrive not accepting CDs/DVDs on MacBook Air M1

My MacBook Air M1 2020 recognize my new Apple USB Superdrive, but, when inserting a CD or DVD, the Superdrive doesn't take the CD or DVD. The Superdrive is connected to my MacBook Air with a not Apple-made USB to USB-c adapter. Might that be the problem? Or is it possible to use any kind of adapter to connect de Superdrive to the MacBook? Let me know and thanks for reactions!

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MacBook Air 13″, macOS 15.1

Posted on Jan 8, 2025 2:04 PM

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Zurarczurx

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Jan 8, 2025 2:26 PM in response to joost164

I use mine on the Apple USB adapter and it works fine. I haven't tried any other adapters.

Before you splash out on a new adapter, are you sure there isn't a disc in the drive already?

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