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huliraya Author

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How to connect a backup drive to MacBook Air M2?

what cable to use to connect thunderbolt 4 port to USB superdrive with USB port

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MacBook Air 13″, 11.7

Posted on Feb 17, 2023 1:15 PM

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jeffreythefrog

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Posted on Feb 18, 2023 7:04 AM

to connect the superdrive, it needs to be connected directly to the Mac. it will not work if connected through a dock or hub. you need an USB-C to USB Adapter.

but if your backup drive has an USB-C connection, you can use an USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter to connect both the superdrive and the backup disk at the same time. but if your backup drive has only USB connection, then you would need a separate USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it, or use only one or the other at one time.

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