Questions & Answers for Apple USB SuperDrive
165 Questions from the Community
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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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I have a mac osx version 10.6.8 - is this compatible with this ?
- Asked by Adrian O
- Jan 11, 2013
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can I use a format cd-+g
I want a drive to read and burn karaoke disc which are a cd- +g format.
- Asked by Robert R from London
- Sep 15, 2012
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Is the superdrive only compatible with the three macs listed under the system requirements
i.e. does it work with other older macbook pros
- Asked by Kenneth T from San Diego
- Jun 11, 2012
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Best AnswerThe "new" Apple USB SuperDrive will only support the current
Mac Mini, MacBook Air and MacBook Pro with Retina Display.
To put it another way this USB SuperDrive will only work with
Macs without built-in optical drive and
Macs not being able to optional built in an optical drive.- Answered by Kang-ling W
- Jun 13, 2012
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Can I attach a SuperDrive to a tv and use it as DVD player (no MacBook involved)
- Asked by Pablo R from Seattle
- Sep 29, 2012
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Answerit would've been very nice if you could do that, but unfortunately it's not possible as of yet. you have to stick to an external regular DVD player
- Answered by Ciprian L from Manchester
- Dec 10, 2012
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how to remove the superdrive from a mac pro retina
- Asked by Sharon M from Perth
- Dec 12, 2012
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How does one watch Blu-Ray discs on a new retina display mac?
- Asked by Charles B from Boston
- Jan 25, 2013
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Best AnswerThere are several external Blu-Ray drives that work perfectly with OS X. Pioneer makes a couple as well as Lacie. All one needs is a drive and third-party software to watch your discs. My favorite player is Aurora Blu-Ray Player.
- Answered by Deborah S from Elkton
- Jan 31, 2013
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can i use the apple usb superdrive with my i pad 2 and my mac mini
- Asked by Cathy S from Nokomis
- Dec 31, 2012
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AnswerHere's your 2 answers:
iPad 2: NO
Mac Mini: YES- Answered by Dylan J from Acworth
- Apr 11, 2013
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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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AnswerPossibly, however it is recommended you get the newer version in case of much-needed improvements from your 2008 one.
- Answered by Dylan J from Acworth
- Apr 11, 2013
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What is the usb power required for a SuperDrive as I am wanting to hook to a powered USB hub?
- Asked by Benjamin R from Statesboro
- Feb 5, 2013
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Must I remove the DVD from the SuperDrive before transport or is it safe to leave it in the drive? Thanks.
- Asked by Christopher B from Encinitas
- Nov 26, 2012
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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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Can it play mp3 songs?
I would like to play music with this Apple USB SuperDrive.
- Asked by Madhukar Lal A from Patan
- Nov 27, 2012
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will superdrive work with early core 2 duo intel mac mini
The built in superdrive on my mini is not working fully, can I use this as an alternative
- Asked by David E
- Dec 9, 2012
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how can i read microsoft documents on the super drive
- Asked by Muheebah A
- Oct 31, 2012
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Does the Apple Superdrive work with the new iMac given that it has no optical drive?
- Asked by Steven H from Queen Creek
- Oct 26, 2012
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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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Can I use this (or other external USB powered dvd drives) to boot my late 2012 27" iMac from a system disc such as DiskWarrier?
I tried yesterday, but after waiting a very long time, I gave up. I wasn't sure when the USB power would kick in to allow the booting to take place from the external player.
thanks for your help.
hank- Asked by Hank K from Montgomery
- Mar 14, 2013
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