Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
160 Questions from the Community
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will the superdrive work with windows on Macbook pro 13' with Retina
- Asked by Stephen Y from Ipswich
- Oct 28, 2012
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To upgrade to snow leopard on my imac, to back up what's on my imac to an external drive, is the usb super drive the right one? is it easy to do?
- Asked by Allen P from Rochester
- Feb 23, 2013
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how to install usb superdrive on new mac mini
- Asked by Robert M from London
- Sep 3, 2012
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Best AnswerThere is nothing that you need to install on your Mac mini to get this Apple USB SuperDrive working. All you need to do is plug it in! :)
- Answered by Jeffrey Y from Westmont
- Sep 13, 2012
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Plays non-US format DVDs?
Will the SuperDrive play Israel-formatted DVDs?
- Asked by Art L from Fullerton
- Jan 13, 2013
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AnswerYes it does - You can change the region up to 5 times (then it will be stuck forever at the 5th!)
- Answered by Thiago P from Simpsonville
- Jan 14, 2013
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will it take mini dvd-r discs that are used in camcorders?
- Asked by Nicholas H from Wetaskiwin
- Jun 27, 2012
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Answerno, you can only use regular-sized dvd / cd disks. don't attempt to insert a mini-dvd or a mini-cd, as it will get stuck in, you won't be able to take it out and you will have to have your superdrive serviced. on top of that, it might jeopardize the superdrive's internal parts.
- Answered by Ciprian L from Manchester
- Dec 10, 2012
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Can I use this on its side, or does it need to lay flat - thinking of velcroing it to the back of my new iMac
- Asked by Larry C from Boston
- Jan 20, 2013
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AnswerI would not advise against using this on its side, there could be issues with the disk spinning and perhaps the mechanism been unable to provide the stability it needs whilst spinning.
I have my USB Super Drive on the foot/base of the stand on my new iMac and its a really good place for it I find, its within very easy reach, also it doesn't look out of place either.- Answered by David T
- Jan 24, 2013
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Can I play a dvd from the super drive and air play it on tv with my apple tv ?
- Asked by Sarah H from Indianapolis
- Jan 17, 2013
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Will superdrive work with late 2007 white MacBook ?
- Asked by Daniel M from Brunswick
- Nov 10, 2012
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Best AnswerNo, only the computers listed.
- Answered by Robert P from Portland
- Nov 30, 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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Dó apple have an adapter to,USB superdrive, so i Can play mini disk in it ??
Like a Big normal dvd, that you Can put a mini dvd inside so it Can be played ón the USB superdrive.
- Asked by Tine L
- Feb 6, 2013
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Does the drive have a manual release hole?
How are we to remove discs if the drive ceases to function? Does the drive have a small hole that allows manual unlocking and ejection of the disc when something such as an unwound paperclip is inserted in to it and pushed, in the traditional manner on optical drives? If not, is the drive able to be disassembled by removing screws?
- Asked by Matthew H
- Dec 8, 2012
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Best AnswerNo. When I had a disk disappear from the desktop I had to restart the Mac while holding the trackpad down in the clicked position in order to eject the disk. Any screws would be hidden by the rubber pad glued to the bottom.
- Answered by Mark P from Scotch Plains
- Dec 27, 2012
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can apple usb superdrive read a 8cm dvd?
- Asked by Angela B from Madeley
- Feb 4, 2013
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can it play pc games through a mac mini that is plugged into my HD TV?
- Asked by Donald Y
- Feb 7, 2013
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Can this be used on multiple devices? So would only need one per family?
- Asked by Lori G from Medina
- Dec 24, 2012
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can I use any usb hard drive for my Mini Mac???
- Asked by Richard H
- Jan 24, 2013
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Does this drive have a built-in eject button?
- Asked by Aaron K from Provo
- Oct 29, 2012
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Best AnswerHello.
No. The Apple USB SuperDrive doesn't have any buttons!
You simple must connect it to your Apple computer, via USB cable (already included with the SuperDrive). It's automatic.
To eject a CD or DVD, you need to use either the eject button that you can find on the keyboard, or simple drag the CD/DVD icon to the trash!
Once you want to disconnect it, simple grab the USB cable and take it off the USB slot from you apple computer.
Hope this helps.- Answered by José C
- Oct 31, 2012
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will the usb superdrive work on all macbook pros
- Asked by Gregory W from Detroit
- Jun 11, 2012
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AnswerOnly works on the Macs that do not have a built in SuperDrives.
- Answered by Mark G from Mobile
- Jun 20, 2012
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