Is the usb superdrive compatible with a MacBook Pro 2007 ? My MBP has what appears to be infamous issues with reading DVDs

I have a MBP 3.1 (late 2007) and have had issues for the past year with reading DVDs. On researching this I am not alone, and it is not a cleaning issue and I ave ret the PRAM and SMC already !
I was going to bring it in for repair or follow some of the suggestions that are out there, which range from turning the machine on its left side to loosening the mounting brackets and of course replacing it. All come with mixed success.
My strategy in my head would be to buy a USB SuperDrive to use until I buy a new MBP. That way it can be used for my next device in a year or so instead of investing time and money to get this one fixed when I use DVDs rarely but it is annoying when I try to watch or burn them.

• Asked by Erik D from Rye Brook
• Jan 30, 2013
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Is this compatable with iPad ?

• Asked by Teddy T from Avenel
• Mar 11, 2013
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Is the super drive compatible with imac

• Asked by Everard A from Jamaica
• Jan 14, 2013
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Is there a difference between the old and the new? Will the old one still work on new machines and will the new one work on older Airs and Minis.

Apple USB SuperDrive

• Asked by Don S
• Jun 12, 2012
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I have a PowerPC G5 with a Super Drive that cannot read DL DVD's. Will the Apple USB Superdrive work on this machine so that I can install OS X 10.5?

• Asked by Ryan E from Warrenton
• Jul 31, 2012
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Internal combo drive and external super drive, Are they compatible

I want to burn some DVD's but all I have is the internal Combo drive on my Imac. Can I plug in a USB external superdrive?

• Asked by Mike T from Des Moines
• Jan 17, 2013
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Can you install and play computer games that are compatible with the iMac computers with the USB SuperDrive?

• Asked by Taylor S from Daphne
• Dec 29, 2012
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Is it possible to use my 2008 SuperDrive on my Macbook Pro?

I bought a SuperDrive in 2008 for my Macbook Air (first generation) and still use it. I just bought a MacBook Pro with Retina display and I am having trouble using the SuperDrive on my new computer. It said something like "SuperDrive not compatible with computer." However, when I look at this SuperDrive, it says it should be compatible. Because I have an older SuperDrive, will it no longer be compatible with my new computer?

• Asked by Gianna Z from Arroyo Grande
• Nov 24, 2012
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Is this the USB SuperDrive that will be compatible with the new 2012 iMac range announced on 23/10/2012?

• Asked by John P
• Oct 24, 2012
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Can anyone suggest an compatible external optical drive for my iMac (early 2008). My drive has died, and just want to get an external one. Thanks.

• Asked by Eileen S from Southborough
• Mar 29, 2013
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