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I've just got new 24" M1 iMac running MacOs Big Sur 10.15.1 and my Apple Superdrive isn't working when plugged in via a USB adapter. It worked on my 27" iMac running Catalina. When I open System Information it shows, but a pop up says 'USB ACCESSORY NEEDS POWER Connect "Apple USB SuperDrive" to a USB port on this Mac.'
The new 24" iMac doesn't have a USB socket the Superdrive can plug directly to. Can anyone help
iMac 24″, macOS 11.5
I'm surprised. A search for USB hub iMac M1 returns quite a few hits like this one: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=cj&cjevent=bf5a02cbefc111eb82fb00840a82b839.
Could you tell me why this is not possible? I'm confused.
I'm surprised. A search for USB hub iMac M1 returns quite a few hits like this one: https://eshop.macsales.com/shop/owc-thunderbolt-hub?utm_source=affiliate&utm_campaign=cj&cjevent=bf5a02cbefc111eb82fb00840a82b839.
Could you tell me why this is not possible? I'm confused.
It may work with the Apple USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
If you are using a USB hub, try connecting the SuperDrive directly to the Mac.
6x6 wrote:
If you are using a USB hub, try connecting the SuperDrive directly to the Mac.
That's not possible with an M1 24" iMac.
FWIW, I just tested a SuperDrive on my M1 MaBook Air with the AV Adapter. It works fine so it should work with an M1 iMac.
You said, "try connecting the SuperDrive directly to the Mac.". Directly is not through a hub.
Oh, I meant with the adapter of course. Some USB hubs are known for not providing enough power to devices in which case the recommendation is to bypass the hub.
6x6 wrote:
Oh, I meant with the adapter of course.
With an adapter is not directly either. 😎
You are right: I should use my words more carefully ;)
Apple Superdrive not working on new 24" M1 iMac
