Why CD player isn't working with the Belkin connect USB-C 4 in 1 multiport adapter

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Why CD player isn't working with the Belkin connect USB-C 4 in 1 multiport adapter

Hello! I have a new 2024 Macbook Air. I bought a Belkin Connect USB-C 4 in 1 Multiport Adapter. Connected my Apple CD player. It seems powerless and wont inject the CD. USB power connect message popped up. why won't the CD player work. Thanks.

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iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.13

Posted on May 24, 2024 12:51 PM

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Answer 1

WheelieNick

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May 24, 2024 1:05 PM in response to Princeton-1

The CD player needs a lot of power and it wont get that from an adapter or dock. Get a USB a to USB c dongle and connect the cd player directly to your laptop. That setup is working here with the apple usb superdrive

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satcomer

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May 25, 2024 3:43 AM in response to Princeton-1

The because the Dock is only powered nb the port! You need a self power hub to do that!

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