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i need to connect an apple dvd drive with a USB cable into a thunderbolt port on a new ima

i need to connect an apple dvd drive with a USB cable into a thunderbolt port on a new imac. Not a USBc but a regular USB

Posted on Mar 11, 2022 4:38 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2022 5:30 PM

The ports are Thunderbolt/USB-C.


You need a USB-C to USB-A adapter.


About the Apple USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple Support


https://www.target.com/p/philips-6-34-usb-c-to-usb-3-1-female-adapter-black/-/A-53245266


https://www.amazon.com/Syntech-Adapter-Thunderbolt-Compatible-MacBook/dp/B07CVX3516/ref=mp_s_a_1_5?

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