lg ge20 supermulti dvd rewriter

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lg ge20 supermulti dvd rewriter

i have just bought this product and have found that whilst it says on the box mac compatible, lg direct you to apple for drivers (if that is the right term for what i am looking for). can someone please tell me what it is that i need to get this kit working? can i please also ask that your answer is the idiots version. many thanks

Mac Mini, Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Posted on Jul 19, 2010 7:15 AM

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Answer 1

Dah•veed

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Jul 19, 2010 7:22 AM in response to hotchoc

If it is going to work with a Mac it is usually just works, just plug & play. Have you connected it to your mini? What happens?

Dah•veed

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Mr.C UK

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Jul 19, 2010 12:52 PM in response to hotchoc

I had a look on LG's web site but the drive is discontinued and there was barely any information or online support for it. I did a little research on the net and all I could come up with is the following which may or may not be of help.

http://www.fixya.com/support/t4647847-boughtlgexternal

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Star1

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Jul 19, 2010 3:21 PM in response to hotchoc

Hi hotchoc,
generally you don't need any drivers for macOS. For example I'm using Samsung SE-S084 external DVD Writer thru USB connect on my Mini & I can even start from that unit with a MacOS Install DVD and install an OS from it (and of course burn CDs & DVDs).
All you usually need is a proper application- I'm using Toast.

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hotchoc Author

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Jul 21, 2010 2:16 PM in response to Dah•veed

hi david - nothing happens when i connect - i should have said that i need this hardware because my disk drive doesn't work on my mini and i was hoping that by buying this i would then be able to load a new os as all my apple applications that need internet access are not working and i am unable to load any updates

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MacProCT

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Jul 21, 2010 2:52 PM in response to hotchoc

Nothing should happen when you connect the device. Unlike Windows, you don't get five dialog boxes bouncing and whining every time you connect something.

The question is, does the computer do anything when you insert a blank disc in the drive?

If the drive has native Mac support, the blank disc will show up on the desktop, accompanied by a dialog box that asks you to name the blank disc.

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