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I have a Samsung portable DVD Writer model SE-208. I cannot get it to work with my MacBookPro Retina. Is there a way I can get it to work?
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SE 208 works just great with an iMac. Did have to purchase a USB hub in order to plug both USB power leads in to get powered up.
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I have a SE-S084 (Samsung) that works great from the USB on my 2011 iMac. No hub or dual plug needed.
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The SE-208 initially does nothing. I can open it put in a CD or a DVD and it spins. It sees nothing and after about 30 seconds it stops. The only thing to left to do is remove the disc and give up.
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You are using the supplied Y cable and two ports?
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I was using a different cable, now using the Y cable and it is working. Thanks for your help.
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