How to enable the appendable feature on Apple USB SuperDrive

how do i enable the appendable feature on an Apple usb superdrive


Posted on Jun 7, 2026 8:15 AM

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Jun 8, 2026 7:04 AM in response to DennisPB20

Yes, clarification please. The only thing on a SuperDrive that even looks like an “appendage” is the power/data cable. I do not know how to “edit” a cable.


Also tell us what Apple device you wish to use with the SuperDrive. The SuperDrive has not been updated or changed for 14 years and may not be happy with newer Apple devices.


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Jun 8, 2026 5:19 PM in response to DennisPB20

Since you wrote that you can't add files to that "cd," I assume that you're using CD-R media. What you want to do is burn a multi-session disc. Third-party software like Roxio's "Toast" or "Burn" (free download) are 2 programs that provide more user settings, so that your disc isn't automatically closed when finished burning a session. The type of media is also a determining factor for multi-session burns, as burnable DVDs don't support this. CD-RW, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW media are intended for complete re-burning of the disc, not for multi-session recordings.

How to enable the appendable feature on Apple USB SuperDrive

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