Hi there, my macbook air 2013 with processor 1,3ghz - intel core i5, memory 4mb 1,600mhz ddr3, does not recognise anymore the external mac usb superdrive. Use the apple macbook usb superdrive on windows 7/8/8.1 64. I just for mac, not recognized. Copy/paste to worry about pioneer optical drive. Pros: USB cable built into the SuperDrive, Slender and lightweight Cons: Lacks blu-ray capability, Required to fill void in Apple's high-end devices The newest to join the line up of Apple SuperDrive products looks to be the best one yet developed. The SuperDrive cannot be used with the original four Mac models (Macintosh 128K through Macintosh Plus), as their disk controller (IWM) doesn't support high density. The next two models to be released (Macintosh II & Macintosh SE (1987)) also shipped with that controller; a SuperDrive connected to them will behave as an 800 KB drive. You’ll never have to worry about lost cables with the Apple USB SuperDrive. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini with a single USB cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your. It connects to your MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air, iMac or Mac mini with a single USB cable that’s built into the SuperDrive. There’s no separate power adapter, and it works whether your Mac is plugged in or running on battery power. System Requirements Compatible with the following computers: MacBook Pro with Retina display.
Apple Usb C Superdrive
This is a known problem with the Apple branded Superdrives whether they are installed inside the system or one of the External units. They seem to fail all to often. You could try cleaning the drive but if the disc isn't ejecting at all then more than likely the drive motor for the ejection process has failed.
In tha case just Chaulk is up to experience and go out and buy any other brand external DVD drive that connects by USB port and it will work with your Mac. It does not have to have the Apple name on it for it to work with any Mac computer, or any computer of any brand.
They are usually better drive and a lot less expensive than the Apple external Superdrive. Also 99% of them are Tray Loading which in my honest opinion are better to begin with.
Apple Superdrive For Imac
Mar 8, 2014 6:16 AM