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old superdrive not working

can a mac air run a superdrive?


MacBook Air 13″, macOS 12.5

Posted on Apr 3, 2023 9:06 AM

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Posted on Apr 3, 2023 4:19 PM

Above is correct, with a caveat: You’ll need a USB-C to USB-A adapter with enough power. The Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter does provide enough power for SuperDrive, some third-party adapters do not.


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