Why is my Apple SuperDrive not working?
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Why is my Apple SuperDrive not working?
Helpful answers Make sure the SuperDrive is connected directly to the Mac. Try using the other USB port. Try rebooting the laptop. If the discs are not being pulled into the SuperDrive, then it may not be getting power or there is a hardware issue with the SuperDrive itself.
How do I get my Mac to recognize my SuperDrive?
To use your SuperDrive, connect it to a USB-A port on your Mac*, then insert a disc. Make sure that the aluminum enclosure of the SuperDrive is facing up. To connect your SuperDrive to a Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) or USB-C port on your Mac, you can use one of these adapters: USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
How do I force eject a CD from my Apple SuperDrive?
Helpful answers. Restart the computer and after the chime press and hold down the left mouse button until the disc ejects. Press the Eject button on your keyboard. Click on the Eject button in the menubar.
How do you force eject on a Mac SuperDrive?
First, try one of these methods:
- Hold down the eject key.
- Drag the disc icon to your Mac’s trash bin.
- Right-click on the disc icon and select eject.
- Press Command > E.
How do I clean my Apple SuperDrive?
Question: Q: How to clean a DVD Superdrive using a credit card !
- Get hold of a credit card.
- Cut a strip of fine lint free cotton cloth as wide as the credit card and twice its length.
- Wrap the cloth around the credit card lengthwise and hold it taught between your thumb and forefinger at one end.
How do I force eject a Mac SuperDrive?
Press the Eject button on your keyboard. Click on the Eject button in the menubar. Press COMMAND-E.
Why is my DVD Player not working on my Mac?
DVD not be recognized/read usually happens when you insert DVD disc improperly, have a damaged disc or DVD drive, or your DVD drive driver goes outdated. For that, you can repair or buy a new DVD drive, or reset NVRAM (or PRAM) via press and hold the Command-Option-P-R keys to shut down your computer and turn on later.
How do you get a stuck CD out of a SuperDrive?
How do I force eject a CD from my SuperDrive?
Step 1: Click the Finder icon in the dock at the bottom of your screen.
- Open Finder.
- Locate the SuperDrive disc you want to eject.
- Click the “Eject” icon to eject the disc.
How do I do a disk cleanup on my MacBook air?
Delete unneeded media, such as music or movies or podcasts, which can use a lot of storage space. Delete unneeded files in the Downloads folder. You can open the Downloads folder from the Dock or by choosing Go > Downloads from the menu bar in the Finder. Delete unneeded email in the Mail app.
Does USB SuperDrive work with MacBook air?
Compatible with the following computers: *The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don’t have a built-in optical drive. *MacBook, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pro models with USB-C ports require a USB-C to USB adapter (sold separately) to use Apple USB SuperDrive.
How do I clean my SuperDrive?
Insert the cloth-wrapped credit card on the left-most side of the slot drive by about 1.5 inches. (Make sure the Mac is powered off.) Pull the credit card out and insert again — repeat four to five times — add some more cleaning fluid if it evaporates.
