DVD/RW drive will not mount to macbook pro using 13.4

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DVD/RW drive will not mount to macbook pro using 13.4

A DVD/RW that will mount to pc running windows 10, but not to a macbook pro on ventura 13.4. I've checked finder settings, but all drive does is click. Connection to mac is USB-C to USB adapter

Posted on Aug 5, 2023 7:37 AM

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VikingOSX

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Aug 5, 2023 9:12 AM in response to Derj0707

Update to macOS 13.5. Ensure that Finder : Settings : General has the CDs, DVDs, and iPods selected. Try the device again. It will not appear on the Desktop until you have media in the player.

Sometimes a vendor will issue a firmware update for particular operating system compatibility. Pioneer has done this in the past.

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Owl-53

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Aug 5, 2023 9:21 AM in response to Derj0707

Refer to an answer to your other question in the above link I posted earlier.

Incase if is hard to find, here is is again

Mac Air SuperDrive and external Edifier s… - Apple Community

Much the same answer as Learned Colleague @ VikingOSX suggested - update to version 13.5

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VikingOSX

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Aug 5, 2023 7:51 AM in response to Derj0707

Was this DVD/RW drive indicated as exclusive Windows only by its manufacturer and Windows may have automatically installed a driver for it? Does the vendor offer any firmware updates for the device? Is that an Apple USB-C to USB-A adapter or from another source?

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