I have an external cd drive which I have not used for file transfers for a quite some time, all of which worked perfectly under an earlier version of Mac OS.
I am now on Ventura 13.7.6, and no longer found, let alone sown in sidebar of finder
(System finds SDHC card reader satisfactorily, and read/writes).
MacBook Pro 13″
If an Apple SuperDrive, know that this particular device really doesn't like to be connected to a dock or hub. It may only work if connected directly to the Mac. Use a USB-A to USB-C plug adapter or cable adapter if necessary.
Remember that the empty drive will not be recognized by the Finder. Only after you have inserted an optical disc will that be displayed on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar.
Also, check Finder > Settings and make sure that Show CDs, DVDs and iPods (or iOS Devices) is enabled.
If an Apple SuperDrive, know that this particular device really doesn't like to be connected to a dock or hub. It may only work if connected directly to the Mac. Use a USB-A to USB-C plug adapter or cable adapter if necessary.
Remember that the empty drive will not be recognized by the Finder. Only after you have inserted an optical disc will that be displayed on the desktop or in the Finder sidebar.
Also, check Finder > Settings and make sure that Show CDs, DVDs and iPods (or iOS Devices) is enabled.
The optical drive will not be visible on the Desktop unless it has a disk in it no matter the brand.
It might show up in the System report under Hardware ➙ USB.
cannot find an external cd drive under ventura 13.7.6
