superdrive won't accept discs

superdrive won't accept discs - I've had this before and had to reset SMC or something

Posted on Dec 1, 2022 1:59 AM

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John Galt

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Dec 1, 2022 5:02 AM in response to PaulaWr

Did it work when you did that? Here are the instructions: Reset the SMC of your Mac - Apple Support

Be sure to connect the Superdrive either directly to the Mac or through a powered USB hub. Refer to How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support.

Dec 1, 2022 6:27 AM in response to John Galt

actually, in almost all cases, connecting a superdrive through a hub, powered or not, will not work. it needs to be connected direct. and with Macs that only have TB3 ports, you need an USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it direct.

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