Apple SuperDrive, connected with proper adapter, will not load

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Apple SuperDrive, connected with proper adapter, will not load

Wanted to access some artwork saved on a CD-ROM, used proper adapter to connect SuperDrive directly to Thunderbolt port. SuperDrive makes the correct sounds and takes in the CD, the CD shows in the Eject menu in the upper menu on my screen, but nowhere does the actual CD load where it can be seen on my desktop, documents, favorites, etc. etc.

So essentially all I can do is Eject the CD. Bummer and a half.

Can someone help me access the CD in the SuperDrive?

MacBook Pro 15”, macOS 10.15

Posted on Sep 7, 2020 10:57 AM

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jeffreythefrog

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Sep 7, 2020 1:47 PM in response to daphnecm

hi daphnecm,

have you set up your preferences to do what you want the superdrive to do when you insert a disc.

Apple Menu>System Preferences: then choose "CDs & DVDs".

for my liking, i set mine up this way:

if you'd like the disc to show up on your desktop, enter finder preferences and put a check in the box that says "CDs, DVDs, and iPods"

have fun.

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daphnecm Author

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Sep 7, 2020 5:16 PM in response to jeffreythefrog

So, already had the CD & DVD prefs set like yours; checked my Finder prefs (hadn't thought about that originally) and the CDs, DVDs,, and iPods were checked to show on the desktop. Decided to try unchecking it, then restarting the computer, then checking it again after the restart, but no dice. The CD remains invisible in any place but the Eject button in the top right menu.

*scratches head*

Appreciate your kind reply, Daphne

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etresoft

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Sep 7, 2020 5:37 PM in response to daphnecm

It should show up in the Finder under /Volumes. In the Finder, select any "real" folder in the sidebar. That is, not "Recents" or anything. Then, in the Finder window, hold down the Command key and click on the folder name. Go all the way down to the computer level. You should see the CD volume listed there.

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daphnecm Author

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Sep 7, 2020 5:52 PM in response to etresoft

Decided to use a different CD this time, an audio CD, and it did the action I specified (open Music) no problem.

Thanks for your help. Now I just need to figure out why the CD would not read, as it does not seem to be the drive itself.

Appreciate your feedback.

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