I have a Superdrive that functions well with my 2019 Intel MacBook Pro, which I am planning to sell. However, it fails to operate with the new M3 MacBook Pro that I have acquired.
I have been connecting the Superdrive directly to both computers, avoiding hubs, by using a third-party USB-A to USB-C adapter. Despite trying multiple Thunderbolt ports on the M3 MacBook, the drive does not respond—it makes no noise and does not accept a disk when I attempt to insert one.
Both MacBooks recently received updates to macOS 15.5, which leads me to question whether the issue stems from a hardware limitation with the Superdrive and the M3 MacBook. It’s unclear if the problem is with the Superdrive itself or if there are compatibility issues with the M3 model.
If this is strictly a hardware limitation, then the Superdrive may not work with the newer MacBook, and I might need to consider alternative solutions for my disc reading and writing needs. I would appreciate any insights into whether this issue can be resolved or if it is a permanent incompatibility.
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