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I can not find the Superdrive on my desktop. I am using OS Sonoma 14.0. Is there updated software for this or is it a trip to the dumpster with the Superdrive? Richard
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iMac 24″, macOS 14.0
The Superdrive will NOT appear on your desktop until you mount a disk in it. Just like the built-in SuperDrives in older Macs.
Non-Apple USB-A to USB-C adapters have been problematic. Other users have said these three Apple-branded adapters work best:
The specifications in the Store link brbo provides seem to be out of date, as plenty of users are reporting getting SuperDrives functional with newer Macs not listed in that link.
The Superdrive will NOT appear on your desktop until you mount a disk in it. Just like the built-in SuperDrives in older Macs.
Non-Apple USB-A to USB-C adapters have been problematic. Other users have said these three Apple-branded adapters work best:
The specifications in the Store link brbo provides seem to be out of date, as plenty of users are reporting getting SuperDrives functional with newer Macs not listed in that link.
Hi cybekal,
welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.
Re: "I can not find the Superdrive on my desktop".
Seems you can not use a hub with the superdrive. The Superdive must plug directly into the computer-port
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If you still need help:
Wondering whether your iMac model is compatible: How to: Identify your iMac model - Apple Support
and which Superdive you have : Seems the ZM/A version is no longer available (superseded)
and the LL/A version is the one that is currently available
Says:
*The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don't have a built-in optical drive. The compatible iMac versions listed are:
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019–2020)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2015)
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More info. / support / contact options etc., : iMac Support Website: iMac - Official Apple Support
All the best :-)
THE SUPER DRIVE IS DIRECTLY INTO THE IMAC M1 PORT. NO HELP.
ALAN- IT IS NOW SHOWING UP ON THE DESKTOP. DID A SAFE MODE PRIOR AND THAT LIKELY HELPED. TNX-RICHARD
Thank you for joining the discussion, Allan Jones, and for providing more info.
Thank you also to cybekal, for letting us know the problem is now solved.
Cheers :-)
I cannot find The Superdrive on desktop, using iMac OS Sonoma 14.0
