SuperDrive Model A1379 fail to connect with macOS Monterey and Windows 11

I have SuperDrive Model A1379, Mac Monterey and Windows 11. The drive does not show in either OS. Then, blank discs do not insert all the way, leaving about a half inch hanging outside. The last characteristic might have to do with its failure to connect with either OS, assuming that the computer powers the drive. Anyway, why all of a sudden did this device fail?



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Original Title: SuperDriveA13791379Failures

MacBook Air 11″, macOS 12.7

Posted on Dec 16, 2025 9:27 AM

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Dec 16, 2025 4:42 PM in response to Tesserax

Tesserax, Boy, you came back with a lot of questions. Maybe my answers before were not detailed enough for you.


Do I connect the SuperDrive directly to my PC or Mac? I bought it to use with the Mac, but would have used it with Windows 11 upon successful connection. Offhand I do not recall using it for any function on my former Windows 10. No, I do not use adapter or hub.


Yes, my Mac is the one in the tagline.


Yes, System Information shows my SuperDrive when connected, which I didn't expect it to being that I could not insert a blank disc.


When I said that an Apple Store sold me the drive two years ago, I meant a physical Apple store that they have in major malls, mine being Rockaway Townsquare. If you mean by Authorized Reseller refurbished, then I never looked into that. This was brand new. Thanks for your interest.

SuperDrive Model A1379 fail to connect with macOS Monterey and Windows 11

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