Message tells me to connect my super drive directly to MacBook Air. That is impossible since MacBook Air has no USB port. Using a hub connector is not working. Why?

Message tells me to connect my super drive directly to MacBook Air. That is impossible since MacBook Air has no USB port. Using a hub connector is not working. Why?

Posted on Feb 14, 2023 1:15 PM

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Feb 15, 2023 7:42 AM in response to sherryfromchula vista

You need a usb -C to usb adapter like this https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MJ1M2AM/A/usb-c-to-usb-adapter?fnode=1ac8ef0f5dad1280c6edf096710b828f752bbe6c458b85f3a75a5bd441532383118f742421c7f2816d11788afc8845ebb1e2e6432cd817a51f2a754b0e5f2dc660867bc27d279faaf383928df84e8613b969560e4f2632b25c4c692d9900eff1

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Message tells me to connect my super drive directly to MacBook Air. That is impossible since MacBook Air has no USB port. Using a hub connector is not working. Why?

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