CD player with Mac mini M2

I have a Mac mini M2 with OS 13.4.1 and when I connect my old Apple CD player (Model number A1379) the Mac does not seem to recognise it and does not work. Any advice on haw to use the CD player with my Mac?

Mac mini, macOS 13.4

Posted on Jul 1, 2023 5:07 AM

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3 replies

dialabrain

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Jul 1, 2023 5:14 AM in response to Grahamemichael

The SuperDrive has to be plugged directly into a port. No hubs or docks. You also have to insert a disk.

Jul 3, 2023 12:48 AM in response to dialabrain

Thanks, that worked.

dialabrain

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Jul 3, 2023 12:49 AM in response to Grahamemichael

You're welcome.

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