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Superdrive does not work

Superdrive does not work.... if I can get a CD to go into the superdrive it will spit it out.... Grrrrr......

iMac 21.5″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 3, 2022 6:49 PM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2022 7:01 AM

What year model is your iMac?

Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


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The USB SuperDrive is not compatible with older Mac's that have a built-in SuperDrive.

Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple



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If you have a 2012 or later iMac.

  1. Try a different USB port.
  2. Plug it directly into the iMac.
  3. Test some different CDs and DVDs.
  4. Make sure the Superdrive is right side up.


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Feb 4, 2022 7:01 AM in response to mca5678

What year model is your iMac?

Identify your iMac model - Apple Support


-------------------------------------------------------


The USB SuperDrive is not compatible with older Mac's that have a built-in SuperDrive.

Apple USB SuperDrive - Apple



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If you have a 2012 or later iMac.

  1. Try a different USB port.
  2. Plug it directly into the iMac.
  3. Test some different CDs and DVDs.
  4. Make sure the Superdrive is right side up.


Superdrive does not work

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