If your Mac doesn’t have a built-in optical drive, you can use another computer’s DVD or CD drive, or use an external optical drive, such as the Apple USB SuperDrive.
Can you use any external CD drive on a Mac?
How do I get my Mac to recognize my external DVD drive?
Check Apple’s Disk Utility to see if an external drive is showing up. Disk Utility is within System Preferences, or you can find it using Spotlight. If it is visible, then click the option to Mount, which should make it visible on the desktop and in the External Drives option in the Finder menu.
How do I connect an external DVD drive to my MacBook air?
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….Connect and use your SuperDrive
- USB-C Digital AV Multiport Adapter.
- USB-C VGA Multiport Adapter.
- USB-C to USB Adapter.
How can I play a DVD on my Mac without a DVD drive?
An external optical drive will allow you to access discs on your Mac. To do this, you’ll need to buy an external disc reader that plugs into your Mac via a USB cable. Such an external drive could read CDs and DVDs, play Blu-Rays, and even burn discs — if that’s what you want.
Why is my DVD not playing 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usually happens when you insert DVD disc improperly, have a damaged disc or DVD drive, or your DVD drive driver goes outdated.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.
Does MacBook have optical drive?
System Requirements *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 burn a CD on my Mac without a CD drive?
Option 1: Get an External Drive You can leave a drive like this on your desk at home or take with you in your laptop bag. Apple offers their own external drive known as the Apple USB SuperDrive. It plugs into a Mac via a USB cable and allows you to both read and write CDs and DVDs.
Why can’t I see my USB drive on my Mac?
If your flash drive or external hard drive is not showing up there, go to Finder > Preferences > Sidebar, and under Locations, you need to tick the option “External disks”. By selecting this option, we can make sure that the connected external USB hard drive or flash drive will normally show up in the Finder.
Why is my Mac not recognizing my USB?
If a USB device isn’t working properly, make sure it’s connected to your computer correctly, is plugged into a power outlet if it has a power cord, and has any necessary software installed. Check the power, port, and cable connections: Make sure the USB device is turned on and its cables are properly connected.
Why won’t my MacBook Pro play a DVD?
When did Apple stop putting DVD drives in iMac?
October 2016
The last Apple Mac to ship with an optical CD or DVD drive was a 13in MacBook Pro, originally released in June 2012, but on sale until October 2016, when Apple discontinued that model, more information about the last Mac to ship with a SuperDrive below.
