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apple super drive on Macbook Pro M2

I am trying to connect my old Superdrive from my iMac to a new Macbook Pro.

The drive doesn't even show up when I connect it to my USB hub.

Mac Pro (2023)

Posted on Jul 27, 2023 1:37 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2023 2:17 PM

Ditch the hub and get a simple passthrough adapter: USB-A to USB-C. Hubs and docks contain chips and many are just not compatible.


I have this one and works great: USB-C to USB Adapter - Apple


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Jul 27, 2023 2:37 PM in response to avusM3

The Apple superDrive draws 900 milliAmps, the maximum a device can claim without resorting to USB Power Delivery Protocol.


Most hubs are ready to supply 500 milliAmps, not nearly enough.


You can see how much power is available and how much is being requested in

 menu > About this Mac > (System Report) > USB ...


and look for the exact device you are connecting.

apple super drive on Macbook Pro M2

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