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The Apple USB SuperDrive is compatible with Mac models from 2008 and later that don't have a built-in optical drive.
The term was first used by Apple Computer in 1988 to refer to their 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive.This replaced the older 800 KB floppy drive that had been standard in the Macintosh up to then, but remained compatible citation needed in that it could continue to read and write both 800 KB (double-sided) and 400 KB (single-sided) floppy disks, as well as the newer high-density floppies. Compact and convenient, the Apple USB SuperDrive connects to your iMac, MacBook Pro with Retina display, MacBook Air or Mac mini with a single USB cable. It gives you the ability to play and burn both CDs and DVDs. It is slim and portable and is powered.
For a nominal fee, OWC's Apple Certified Technicians can install a Super-MultiDrive, Hard Drive, and/or Memory upgrade into your Mac mini. Also included is the shipping safe box, shipping to Other World Computing, and return delivery of the upgraded Mini to you. OWC Mac mini Installation Service. .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.
Connect and use your 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:
Eject a disc
To eject a disc, click Finder in the Dock, then choose File > Eject. Or, if your keyboard has an eject key, press and hold .
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* If your SuperDrive doesn't respond when connected to an external display or USB hub, connect your SuperDrive to a USB port directly on your Mac.