Apple USB Superdrive (Installation on Macbook Pro)

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In this Video I review the Apple USB Superdrive and also show how to install it on a Macbook pro that already had a optical drive.
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Installation instructions for a Mac with a Optical drive already in use or installed
1. open a terminal
2. type (on a single line)
sudo pico /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist
3. Insert mbasd=1 in the String
4. Save (press Ctrl-X, answer yes to save by pressing Y, press enter to confirm the file name).
5. Restart your machine. That's it!
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@janicehargraves9607 9 лет назад

Hi Wesley! The connection process was obvious. Glad to have the reassurance that I had done it correctly. I would ask you to include the type in directions written i the comments(they are not there). Please spend more time in making the directions to include visible for a 75 year old grammy who needs specifics in programming I am a master at plugging in--I have no idea how to program. Please help! Thank you Jan

@Chris14.0 4 года назад

Hi, so I was trying to connect my USB superdrive and I follow the directions in the description, but it didn't work. It kept saying "Error writing /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist:". What should I do? Please reply back, thank you.

@michaelhoaglin8510 3 года назад

same error for me

@johnwilliams1459 3 года назад

Same error

@pdub414 10 лет назад

Man this really works! Just follow the directions (type (on a single line) that he provides and you can't go wrong! By the way, Thank you man!

@easyeechen 2 года назад

hey wesley, in my case, i have a macbook pro '19, 13 inch, how can i do to connect my laptop and superdrive? thanks from e

@zsoltboczen5231 4 года назад

It all has been said before, but it is imperative that SIP is disabled first in recovery mode. Then reboot to normal mode and edit the plist as shown in the video. Return to recovery mode to re-enable SIP (optional) reboot normally and Bob's your uncle. Tested on MacBook 2010, High Sierra. Big thanks to Tech Runner Wesley!

@patrickrech 9 лет назад

Ok, this worked great! Glad I finally get to use this Apple Superdrive. My recommendation though, if you are still shopping, by another brand, they are often cheaper and you will not need to do this maneuver. But if you did , this works!!

@brincapoeiraroficial 5 лет назад

Good night, my name is PAULO, I'm from Brazil and I made the filming on iMac 1224 late 2009 and thank you for this video ...

@sumertaom2448 5 лет назад

does't work to me. I followed your instruction step by step but at the end after last "enter" terminal wrote "error writing", in that case I cannot restart my machine :(

@DavidNelsonPT 8 лет назад

You assume people know about computers. This would have been better if you went slowly step by step. I could care less how thin it was and how slick the case was. You said to open terminal window. I have no idea what that is. Next time you demo something you should go at a pace where you assume the viewer has NO computer experience. Waste of time.

@rkolarsky Месяц назад

The operating system that runs behind the windown on a Mac is Unix. Unix has a terminal window. On a mac, it opens by going to Applications/Utilities/Terminal.

@MrSoftfreak 7 лет назад

Why don't they enclose the superdrive along with the macbook if they are designed for specific series of macbook?

@jordanlopes1186 8 лет назад

the string wont come up after i paste the 1st instruction

@etiennesoft 8 лет назад

I LOVE YOU!!!!!! Works great on my Mcbook Pro late 2011!

@gustavovelasquez9721 8 лет назад

Hi, when I hit to save, I got this message: [ Error writing /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist: ]

@gammadrums 6 лет назад

Same here. Found a solution?

@luizfreirebc 6 лет назад

HEre too

@ernieg 5 лет назад

I Get The Same Message did anyone figure whats the problem ?? This aint working , any solution guys ?

@lucianorodrigues2736 5 лет назад

Same here. Any help?

@lucianorodrigues2736 5 лет назад

@Gustavo Velasquez I had that problem... I'm guessing I had copied it wrong, I copied and pasted it from another site and it worked. Try coping this. sudo pico /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist

@lucindagreen6841 3 года назад

will following these instructions in any way impinge on the use of the optical drive for other applications such as Face Book for instance

@waynelewis5540 5 лет назад

Hey Wesley my name is Wayne I’m trying to use external SuperDrive with my MacBook Pro 2012 with retina can’t get it to work

@fyahssab 4 года назад

Hey I tried what you said and got this [Error writing/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist:] can you help?

@gavilandga 4 года назад

hi, i can´t save the change, I press enter to confirm the file name and terminal tells me [ Error writing /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist: ] :(

@DJZukin 4 года назад

same happen to me

@denisewinton81 8 лет назад

hi I am downloading my music onto my new macbook and I took the first cd out and put another one in and it isn’t recognizing it. What do I need to do? thanks

@DJZukin 4 года назад

Denise Winton sams here

@wmbedsole1 4 года назад

Will this still work in 2020 I recently switched from android to iOS and I’m currently looking for a budget ecosystem thank you

@maurovitale1137 3 месяца назад

Does this method work the same if you have the internal Superdrive installed and working? For example: I have a Macbook Pro 2011 - A1286 and the internal CD reader works perfectly, but I wanted to install the USB SuperDrive, to have it enabled, in case of an emergency.

@greglesar123654 9 лет назад

This video worked! There are also a few extra things to try in these comments. Thanks so much!

@justanother106 10 лет назад

thank you, this worked first try on my 2010 white macbook

@melissabruce6990 5 лет назад

Hi Wesley, I just tried to follow your instructions to interface my new USB SuperDrive with my 2016 MacBook Pro. All was going as you described, but when I hit enter as the final step, I got the following message [Error writing/Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist:] Not sure what to do from here. This is the first time I have ever tried to add something to the Terminal. Please advise. Thanks in advance!! Melissa

@rubberduckx9112 Год назад

You'll have an typo or space to many

@rkolarsky Месяц назад

Make sure you run the command as a superuser. (Thats what the "sudo" does)

@bradabongr32 8 лет назад

Amazing thank you! Was about to take my data doubler out until I did this!! Used the link in the comments, restarted, worked a treat! Thanks again.

@wavypattern 6 лет назад

Hello !!!thanx fro ur amazing video !!! you are the only real answer i have found on how to install the superdrive!! i just tried the procedure on my new macbookpro 2017 which doesnt have an optical drive and it didnt work, do u know how to install the usb superdrive on a macbook pro 2017?

@jocelynd7215 10 лет назад

So I got as far as entering "mbasd=1" section. In your instructions you say then do control+x, when I do this it just makes a noise (as in this is not an option). I figured possibly you meant control+q, which is typically what you do to close something. It asked me if I wanted to close, I hit yet. Never did it ask me to save. I did it again, prior to closing i hit control+s to potentially save, but all it saves is just a text box. Any advice?

@theflyingcokemachine 8 месяцев назад

Last step when I have press enter and quit Terminal, comes up with an error. Any thoughts? Cheers

@EEZAL 9 лет назад

My question is does this work on 10.5.8 ? .... I have an Imac 8.1 model 2008-2009 its stuck on osx 10.5.8 so i need to install snow leopard via a disk . PROBLEM IS MY DISC DRIVE DOESNT WORK IN THE IMAC ... My question is does this INSTALL and work on 10.5.8 ??????????

@Mikecharman1 9 лет назад

+EEZAL bit of a weird run around but... you can instal any mac osx onto a blank HDD so if you download 10.6 or above from the internet then plug in an old hdd which you don't mind wiping, you can install the new osx on that. Then boot your mac from that external HDD move all your files you want onto that external your running your new osx on then wipe your internal drive. then repeat the new osx installation on your wiped internal drive, move all your stuff back over and you've got the new osx without the worry needing the disc

@katjamerschmann79 Год назад

I did follow all the steps; but when it comes to Enter "Control @" - It does not show " yes"

@sara00770 9 лет назад

hi, after I put in sudo pico /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration /com.apple.Boot.plist in terminal window and press Enter, and typing my password and press enter again, the String text wont come up...instead I'll have the same page you are having in your video(the second Terminal Page) with no text in it I appreciate if you can help me with that

@hazelwoolfolk3416 8 лет назад

+sara bonakdar I am having the same issue. Were you able to fix it?

@kevmud 8 лет назад

+Hazel Woolfolk Same here... Really appreciate some help here...

@arinzechisomudeokpala8941 2 года назад

I got to the mbasd=1 stage and I am able to save it and pressed enter but nothing changed. I restarted my MacBook Pro but still nothing happened. My MacBook still can't recognise my CD Rom. Please what should I do?

@blacktaraudio 4 года назад

Almost worked but just got an error message.Then I read your💻’s display had to be a Retina display?

@thepresidentofusa 7 лет назад

Thanks for the sharing the tip Wesley. Was a real great help.

@norriswindross7563 10 лет назад

After i type the command and enter my password the screen comes up but with no text for me to work with. just the same screen as yours top and bottom but no text in the middle. can you help?

@hosseinkazemi5016 10 лет назад

same problem :(

@CondemnedGraham 10 лет назад

hossein kazemi I had that problem... I'm guessing I had copied it wrong, I copied and pasted it from another site and it worked. Try coping this. sudo pico /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist

@einarhelleve9627 10 лет назад

Xyndicate that totally worked! thanks!

@scante001c8 8 лет назад

I wanted to know if this process will work on my 09 Macbook pro 17". My cd drive was removed in place of a another hard drive i believe. i bought it this way and i didn't really think i would need the cd drive. So i bought a macbook air SuperDrive thinking i could just plug into the usb drive and i got a error message saying not compatible. Any help or info would be greatly appreciated. thanks

@dei.labarge 2 года назад

I did everything shown in the video, I have a Macbook Pro (13 inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) and it keeps saying error writing. Idk why it is not working for me 😫

@Justeneer 7 лет назад

Can you help me? I am trying to get my NEO USB2.0 Tray Load External DVD-Writer to run in my mac... do I do it like this clip?

@AnthonySmith-kd2gx 5 лет назад

Just got the SuperDrive I have a Apple Mac Pro Ma356LL/A Tower.Can't get it to work can you help me.

@lucyganon5939 10 лет назад

I love my Apple Macbook Pro i like The speed. The new refreshed model comes with 8gb of memory as a base.

@lucyganon5939 10 лет назад

Get it here : goo.gl/GnciBd

@Drummergregvance 10 лет назад

Tried it and it didn't work. Will it mess up my macbook if I retry, or is there a way to undo it to try it again?

@CondemnedGraham 10 лет назад

I found another way.. Haven't tested it but try this sudo nvram boot-args="mbasd=1" then restart.

@greglesar123654 9 лет назад

+Hakrazy This worked for me!

@Bekon241 8 лет назад

i have error writing after ctrl+x and Y enter... cant save file even as super user ...

@rwnd-xr4uf 9 лет назад

I had it working this way and after a couple patches and the new OS load, this doesn't work now. Settings still in Boot.plist. Ideas?

@gavricn 7 лет назад

I have MacBook late 2008 with OS X El Capitan Version 10.11.6 (15G1212) and I Inserted mbasd=1 in the String, restart Mac and nothing still I'm not able to use Apple USB SuperDrive (After restart I have mbasd=1 in String)

@robsonneveld1994 4 года назад

Hello Wesley, I tried it but it won't let me change the file because It says "I'm not the owner of it" What did I do wrong?

@monicaperry2940 4 года назад

after hitting Yes and enter it doesn't save in the end? how do i get it to save?

@reggiedodd2011 10 лет назад

Nothing happened for me as well, everything was done as you showed it. I turned off my computer, went and purchased the USB Superdrive and came back plugged it in and turned on my Macbook and nothing appeared... What up with that. HELP!!!

@janturner4564 6 лет назад

Do you know how to install the usb superdrive on a macbook pro 2017?

@Bellaandkelly 4 года назад

does this work with a iMac? I tried to do these steps and when I restarted the computer, the terminal box came up with the code, again.

@Harmonydjteam 8 лет назад

Hakrazy's comment did the trick for me, there are indeed several options in the comments here that didn't work, but take your time and go step by step, you'll be happy when you figured it out! Thanks to tech runner wesley for getting me on the right track!

@عصامعباس-ي8ط 11 месяцев назад

Hi When I try to type my password I find a key simple beside password and refused to type password

@theoldkrow905 7 лет назад

Thanks for the video, unfortunately the fix does not seem to work for Mac OS Sierra. Tried 4 times with no success only error message: [ Error writing /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist: ] Maybe Apple caught on to this fix and stopped allowing it, hopefully another way around it.

@martina2659 7 лет назад

discussions.apple.com/thread/7259892?tstart=0

@jeremymckinney4757 2 года назад

where is the command window. So I can download a driver for my SuperDrive

@janeschool 9 лет назад

Thank you, thank you! You made me feel so tech savvy! ;)

@thatawkwardguy3854 9 лет назад

My imac doesn't accept the DVD

@Maha-zr1vd 7 лет назад

this worked for me!!!!! so happy, thank you

@matteoblau 7 лет назад

[ Error writing /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration/com.apple.Boot.plist: ] those was my end of The process of the new description in the terminal ... have change in this: mbasd=1 ... but can not confirm in terminal ... any idee=?

@mahdiparnianpour8721 7 лет назад

It happen to me too, i have no clue what to do

@martina2659 7 лет назад

discussions.apple.com/thread/7259892?tstart=0

@KillaRS 9 лет назад

just bought an Imac 5k dose it not work on mine??????@tech runner wesley

@adetutuakinyemi8224 5 лет назад

Thanks it worked perfectly.

@chickofmusic001 5 лет назад

After I pressed Y, after I hit Enter it says "error writing operation not permitted" What can I do to fix this? 😫

@christinaandrade 2 года назад

This happened to me, too!! 🥴

@Wonderful75 8 лет назад

I cant take off cd from apple usb superdrive,it stuck inside it ..What should I do ?

@dirtnyaface 8 лет назад

I'm trying to use this drive on my Dell 2-1 Tablet. My computer identified what it is, but it doesn't seem to want to operate it. Any suggestions? Or is it useless for me to try

@MrShalvayez 7 лет назад

Google and download the driver, then install the driver.

@larsvonrinpoche1229 5 лет назад

I believe it's only good on Apple products. I also believe he mentioned this in the video

@dianafrazier4834 5 лет назад

I can't get the mshasd=1 in to the string,

@philipbeni2332 9 лет назад

Thank you, you saved me $200!

@petermogg2975 8 лет назад

Hi Westley, very helpful video, I can edit the file as you suggest, but am not able to save it. Having pressed ctrl x to exit and y to save it shows 'File Name to Write:$t' How do I now complete the saving process and exit Thanks Peter

@johnwilliams1459 3 года назад

Same problem

@rocknrider07 Год назад

Same problem - Get the message "Cannot open file for writing:Operation not permitted" How do I get around this?

@michaellou2300 Год назад

@@rocknrider07 I have the same issue having pressed ctrl x to exit and y to save it shows 'File Name to Write:$t' Not sure how to complete the saving process and exit. I did find this youtube video that mitigated this issue that I may try. Here is the link in case you wanted to view. Thanks.... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-IvYOs2oV2GE.html

@joedhart 8 лет назад

What do you do for El Capitan version

@flattedsixth4547 8 лет назад

Plug in the usb superdrive and close all other apps. Open the app called Terminal (located in /Applications/Utilities), then copy/paste this into Terminal: sudo nvram boot-args="mbasd=1" It asks for your root/admin password. Type it in (won't be able to see it) then hit return. Then type in "sudo reboot" and hit return, then the comp will reboot. Worked for me.

@andreawonsul3417 7 лет назад

where is the terminal window?

@sadefoy 10 лет назад

The terminal window allows me to put in sudo pico /Library/Preferences/SystemConfiguration /com.apple.Boot.plist but I can't get the string text to come up. Am I supposed to push enter after the above command? I don't have a Macbook,does that matter? Thanks for your help!

@TechRunnerWesley 10 лет назад

It shouldn't matter what type of Mac you have just as long as you have a factory optical drive, If you don't already have one then you shouldn't have to do this. Yes, Hit enter after the command, type in your password and then the file should appear in the terminal window.

@archilgomiashvili496 10 лет назад

Tech Runner Wesley Hi, when I type sudo pico --- command the editor page appears, but with no text in it (no stuff) -- so, what should I do?

@killaGamingagario 10 лет назад

Archil Gomiashvili hes lie ing

@AinesFlynn 10 лет назад

Hi, for some reason it wont leave me enter my password, I can't type it in

@TechRunnerWesley 10 лет назад

That's very odd, Check this out and see if it helps discussions.apple.com/thread/4071604?tstart=0

@AinesFlynn 10 лет назад

Tech Runner Wesley it worked thanks, but it still wont recognise my superdrive

@sheila7909 5 лет назад

What Mac are you using (what year)

@kevinbaaske1050 6 лет назад

How do I open a terminal window?

@sukhadagokhale5755 8 лет назад

Where can I find the terminal window?

@mr2del 7 лет назад

Finder/Go/Utilities/Terminal

@galaxynotepink 5 лет назад

it doesn't work after the 2nd step it says error :( can someone help me please

@eustace8520 5 лет назад

Hey, I'll help you. Firstly, grab your mac. Then go to your window. Last step: throw your mac out the window at a passing car (just to make sure it's destroyed). Hope this helped. :)

@awesomegamer1757 8 лет назад

does it work in any laptop

@nk2097 5 лет назад

I'm still in 4:32 why can't I type or enter my password it says "Password:🔑 "

@cameronchristina22 4 года назад

Kim K me too!!

@alyaaalasmari1400 6 лет назад

I have MBP 2017 it's doesn't work when I write my password😭💔

@raoulflipse4356 9 лет назад

Thanks it works!!!

@stafdemeyer4228 9 месяцев назад

De beste dvd ripper software

@rjaraba62 8 лет назад

Does this process work with El Capitan OS X

@AlifRangga 8 лет назад

+Ramon Jaraba NO :(

@stevenhart3681 8 лет назад

how do you hit yes>?

@PbeatzSoundDesign 7 лет назад

didnt work for me..older macbook

@joannaohalloran340 10 лет назад

how do I open that window you mentioned to type all that? an optical window. I am not familiar just bought the usb superdrive and super bummed that is isnt working

@clamberry 9 лет назад

go to spotlight and type in "terminal"

@kevinbaaske1050 6 лет назад

And if you don't have "Spotlight"?

@CARR403 6 лет назад

Applications - Utilities - Terminal

@udmalex 7 лет назад

Can u burn cds with this ?

@rothschildianum 2 года назад

Jump to 3:56 to avoid unnecessary talk.

@chuckmullins9338 8 лет назад

its command z,v, and so on btw

@sheila7909 6 лет назад

This can be used on a 2013/2018 correct?

@pierrecantagallo7906 6 лет назад

I just tired, it doesn't work..

@sheila7909 6 лет назад

Pierrot Cctglo oh but I thought it would definitely work in place of one that isn’t Built in 😏😏

@pierrecantagallo7906 6 лет назад

Sheila Folan i know.. I saw on apple.com that you must use an apple adptater (USB to USB-c)...

@SupremeKai24 5 лет назад

I tried but it didn't work. Going back to the store to return. FML!

@andreawonsul3417 7 лет назад

where is the teminal window

@olguizan 7 лет назад

what can i do with sierra version?

@martina2659 7 лет назад

discussions.apple.com/thread/7259892?tstart=0 works for sierra too

@olguizan 7 лет назад

it worked just perfect thank you so much for the info

@katjamerschmann79 Год назад

can you help?

@HiseGibson 9 лет назад

Why does my computer not restart

@MrStarwulf 8 лет назад

I copy and paste and sudo line into terminal but nothing comes up in the window so I can add that bit of string -- now what?

@olvandi Год назад

Is not Working i Follow the Instructions and nothing

@oliviaolivas-pearce6763 7 лет назад

Seriously? I can't find anything like this on my new Pro.

@stevoph7 5 лет назад

This is BS with Apple, my old DVD player did work for a long time then it quit working. I went to best buy for a new one same model number A1379 then it did not work at all. Went back to BB exchanged for another one. Same thing, nothing. Best buy guys had no idea what is wrong with it. Apple people needs fix their own problems before selling !