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Apple USB SuperDrive

Hello Apple community,


I recently purchased a new Desktop iMac to replace my '09 model. The 2020 model doesn't come with an Optical Drive. If I want to upload music from CDs (or movies) into iTunes, will the Apple USB SuperDrive work for that?



Thank you and regards,

MB

Posted on Sep 25, 2020 2:48 PM

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Posted on Sep 25, 2020 2:57 PM

Yes, absolutely. Other brands of external DVD/CD drives will work as well. Just make sure they are labeled as macOS compatible.


The one thing to remember is that these external drives must be plugged into a USB port on the back of your iMac. The SuperDrive and others will not work if plugged into a USB Hub.

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Sep 25, 2020 2:57 PM in response to Midnight Blues

Yes, absolutely. Other brands of external DVD/CD drives will work as well. Just make sure they are labeled as macOS compatible.


The one thing to remember is that these external drives must be plugged into a USB port on the back of your iMac. The SuperDrive and others will not work if plugged into a USB Hub.

Apple USB SuperDrive

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