Mac computers: Apple USB SuperDrive and MacBook Air SuperDrive compatibility
Summary
The Apple USB SuperDrive and MacBook Air SuperDrive allow you to install software, play, and burn both CDs and DVDs. Use the table below to determine if your computer can support the Apple USB SuperDrive or MacBook Air SuperDrive.
Products Affected
| Apple Product | Compatible |
| MacBook Air Computers | |
| MacBook Air (11-inch and 13-inch, Mid 2012) | Yes |
| MacBook Air (11-inch and 13-inch, Early 2012) | Yes |
| MacBook Air (11-inch and 13-inch, Mid 2011) | Yes |
| MacBook Air (11-inch and 13-inch, Late 2010) | Yes |
| MacBook Air (Mid 2009) | Yes |
| MacBook Air (Late 2008) | Yes |
| MacBook Air | Yes |
| MacBook Pro Computers | |
|
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Early 2013) |
Yes |
|
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2013) |
Yes |
|
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012) |
Yes |
| MacBook Pro (Retina, Mid 2012) | Yes |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch and 15-inch, Mid 2012) | No |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch, Late 2011) | No |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch, Early 2011) | No |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch, Mid 2010) | No |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 15-inch, and 17-inch, Mid 2009) | No |
| Mac mini Computers |
|
| Mac mini (Late 2012) | Yes |
| Mac mini (Mid 2011) | Yes |
| Mac mini (Mid 2010) | Yes |
| Mac mini (Late 2009) | Yes |
| Mac mini (Early 2009) | Yes |
| Mac mini (Mid 2007) | No |
| Mac mini (Intel) | No |
| Mac mini | No |
| iMac Computers | |
| iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2012) | Yes |
| iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2011) | No |
| iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2011) | No |
| iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Mid 2010) | No |
| iMac (20-inch, Mid 2009) | No |
| iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, Late 2009) | No |
| iMac (Early 2009) | No |
| iMac (24-inch, Early 2009) | No |
| iMac (20-inch and 24-inch, Early 2008) | No |
| iMac (20-inch and 24-inch, Mid 2007) | No |
Notes:
- MacBook and MacPro computers are not compatible with either the Apple USB SuperDrive or the MacBook Air SuperDrive.
- The USB ports on the Cinema Display (24-inch LED), LED Cinema Display (27-inch), and Apple Thunderbolt Display (27-inch) will support the Apple USB SuperDrive and MacBook Air SuperDrive when connected to a compatible computer.
Additional Information
For help with troubleshooting the Apple USB SuperDrive or MacBook Air SuperDrive, see Apple Computers: Troubleshooting the slot-loading SuperDrive.
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