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Using DVD UBS superdrive with MacBook Air/have a connector

I have an apple DVD superdrive, but it does not recognize the tripp-lite connection I am using to connect it with MacBook Air 2019 . Help!!!

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Posted on Jan 27, 2020 10:12 AM

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K Shaffer

Level 8

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Jan 27, 2020 11:07 AM in response to leona167

The possibility properly suited Dock also can be useful in connection with powered

use of MacBook, to enable an Apple USB SuperDrive; with examples of dock here:

• superdrive use and macbook charging - apple community

This, an option in to connect peripheral USB devices with data & power-through USB ports.

y_p_w

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Jan 27, 2020 10:23 AM in response to leona167

You need either a direct connection using a USB-A female to USB-C male adapter or one of Apple's specific adapters.

How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support

Using DVD UBS superdrive with MacBook Air/have a connector

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