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can't connect superdrive to macbook air

I have a USB-C Adapter for my Macbook air. I am trying to connect my superdrive by usb to it. I keep getting a message to "connect Apple USB Superdrive to a USB port on this mac. There is not USB port so I am using the USB-C adapter. Please advise.

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Posted on Dec 29, 2019 9:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 30, 2019 1:15 AM

This can be related to the incompatibility with your USB-C to USB-A adapter.

See more information in this link How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support

Hope that sheds some more light on this subject.


Axel F.

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Dec 30, 2019 7:14 PM in response to beckyfrommontgomery

I ran into this discussion usb accessory needs power on a MacBook pro - Apple Community

Note the reply the was marked as solved in that discussion. It states that the Superdrive will reject any adapter and that one may need a passive USB-C to USB-A adapter. The reply goes on to list the item that may work. Included in that response is also an apple document related to USB-C and the adapters.

You may have already reviewed the above during your search however in case that you have not then here it is. Thanks.


Axel F.

can't connect superdrive to macbook air

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