my usb superdrive does not work when I plug it into my mac

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rozjackson Author

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my usb superdrive does not work when I plug it into my mac

how do I get my usb superdrive to work?

Mac Pro, iOS 8.1

Posted on Aug 29, 2015 6:19 PM

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Answer 1

Niel

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Aug 29, 2015 6:21 PM in response to rozjackson

Apple's USB SuperDrive requires more power than is normally allowed for an USB device, and therefore isn't intended for Macs which shipped with an internal one. If you want, you can get it to work byediting one of the computer's plist files.

Regardless of which SuperDrive or Mac you have, you’ll need to insert a CD or DVD into it to use it.

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Answer 2

UGADog

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Aug 29, 2015 6:21 PM in response to rozjackson

Do not plug into a USB Hub or keyboard. Plug directly to Mac. If a Hub is not the issue, may I assume you have tried restarting? What else have you tried?

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