I have a new unused USB Super Drive that I want to attached to my 2022 M2 MacBook Pro. What do I need to connect the two. I have a J5create Model JCA374 which has 2 usb ports but nothing happens when I plug them together.

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I have a new unused USB Super Drive that I want to attached to my 2022 M2 MacBook Pro. What do I need to connect the two. I have a J5create Model JCA374 which has 2 usb ports but nothing happens when I plug them together.

I have a new unused USB SuperDrive that I want to attach to my 2022 M2 MacBook Pro. What do I need to connect the two. I have a J5create Model JCA374 which has 2 usb ports but nothing happens when I plug them together. I'm trying to run a Turbotax disc on the MacBook Pro M2 2022.

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Mar 15, 2023 2:31 PM

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jeffreythefrog

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Mar 15, 2023 4:31 PM in response to Lee106

the superdrive needs to be connected directly to the Mac. it will not function if connected through a dock or hub. and with Macs that only have USB-C / TB3 ports, you need an USB-C to USB Adapter to connect it directly.

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I have a new unused USB Super Drive that I want to attached to my 2022 M2 MacBook Pro. What do I need to connect the two. I have a J5create Model JCA374 which has 2 usb ports but nothing happens when I plug them together.

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