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Problem using USB SuperDrive with M2 MacBook Air

My USB SuperDrive has USB A and I have it attached to an Apple USB C attachment, that is the only way to use it with the M2 MacBook Air. Now, I can no longer create a CD from my Music. Does anyone know how to work with this situation to create a CD?

Posted on Jan 19, 2025 7:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 19, 2025 8:18 AM

Will it read a CD? If so, then perhaps this will help:


Create CDs and DVDs in Music on Mac - Apple Support


If it won't read a CD either, then my guess is that either the adapter or the drive itself is no working. Can you try the drive with another Mac to verify?


Regards.

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Jan 19, 2025 10:12 AM in response to Beach Ball Blues

You'll need to connect the external DVD drive to the Macbook through a powered USB hub. The drive is apparently requiring more power than the Macbook's built-in USB-C port can supply to it.


I have two different external USB optical drives that exhibit the same symptoms as yours on both an M1 MacBook Air as well as an M2 MacBook Air. Using a powered USB hub alleviates this issue. The powered USB hub requires a USB-C power connection (like from your MacBook's power adapter). You then plug your MacBook into one of the USB-C ports on the hub and the external optical drive into one of the USB-A ports as well. The hub will power both with enough power to run them properly. Simply using a USB to USB-C adapter does not work.


Do an Amazon search for "powered USB hub" for many results for around $30. I personally use this one.

Problem using USB SuperDrive with M2 MacBook Air

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