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Playing a DVD on my MacBook Pro

I bought a new MacBook pro in dec. I just decided to connect my super drive and it doesn't seem to work. the superdrive isn't new... is that the problem? It is connect through a 9 in 1 hyper drive hub

MacBook Pro (2020 and later)

Posted on Jun 7, 2021 10:20 PM

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Posted on Jun 7, 2021 11:13 PM

"Playing a DVD on my MacBook Pro: I bought a new MacBook pro in dec. I just decided to connect my super drive and it doesn't seem to work. the superdrive isn't new... is that the problem? It is connect through a 9 in 1 hyper drive hub"

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Three Things:

A. The Hub Being the Culprit:

It's probably the hub not having enough power. So, connect it directly into the computer. Or use an external-powered USB Hub


B. Being a Used Device:

As for a used device, it may or may not be damaged. There's no way for anyone here to know.


C. Verify the Connection:

See if the SuperDrive is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Select:: About this Mac...
  4. Click: System Report... button
  5. Select: Disc Burning (on the left of screen)
  6. Look For: this SuperDrive
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Jun 7, 2021 11:13 PM in response to karen R.B.

"Playing a DVD on my MacBook Pro: I bought a new MacBook pro in dec. I just decided to connect my super drive and it doesn't seem to work. the superdrive isn't new... is that the problem? It is connect through a 9 in 1 hyper drive hub"

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Three Things:

A. The Hub Being the Culprit:

It's probably the hub not having enough power. So, connect it directly into the computer. Or use an external-powered USB Hub


B. Being a Used Device:

As for a used device, it may or may not be damaged. There's no way for anyone here to know.


C. Verify the Connection:

See if the SuperDrive is even seen: 

  1. Hold Down: the Option key
  2. Click: the Apple menu
  3. Select:: About this Mac...
  4. Click: System Report... button
  5. Select: Disc Burning (on the left of screen)
  6. Look For: this SuperDrive

Playing a DVD on my MacBook Pro

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