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USB accessory needs power Connet "Apple USB" to a USB port on this Mac - BUT My Mac has no USB port! Only C. Am using a hub... what's wrong??

So trying to copy CD's of an audio book to my Mac... but continue to get the above message. What can I do to remedy this? The external DVD/CD drive worked well on my older MacBook Air

Posted on Jul 6, 2023 7:03 AM

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Posted on Jul 6, 2023 7:11 AM

USB -C is a USB port just not like the Older USB-A port


You will need an Adapter from the link provided below


How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support


The USB Hub even if a Self Powered unit may or may not work for your purposes


This is especially true if running macOS 12 Monterey


The Chip Set in the HUB is effectively the Issue

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Jul 6, 2023 7:11 AM in response to Susierl

USB -C is a USB port just not like the Older USB-A port


You will need an Adapter from the link provided below


How to connect the Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple Support


The USB Hub even if a Self Powered unit may or may not work for your purposes


This is especially true if running macOS 12 Monterey


The Chip Set in the HUB is effectively the Issue

USB accessory needs power Connet "Apple USB" to a USB port on this Mac - BUT My Mac has no USB port! Only C. Am using a hub... what's wrong??

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