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Apple Computing Products:
macOS - Desktop Hardware
External CD/DVD Usable on the iMac mid 2010 ?
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<blockquote data-quote="Slydude" data-source="post: 1854299" data-attributes="member: 131855"><p>When looking for optical drives keep the following in mind:</p><p></p><p>1. Some drives are powered by a usb cable that plugs into two USB ports. If you don't have enough ports to spare that second USB port the drive may or may not work with a USB hob. If the hub has a separate electrical power cord it will probably work with the optical drive. </p><p></p><p>2. Many of the drives that use two usb connections come with an external power cord for a few dollars more. I usually buy this cord. With it the DVD drive <strong>often</strong> works with only one USB connection. The external power cord is also helpful if for some reason the USB ports aren't providing enough power. </p><p></p><p>×</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Slydude, post: 1854299, member: 131855"] When looking for optical drives keep the following in mind: 1. Some drives are powered by a usb cable that plugs into two USB ports. If you don't have enough ports to spare that second USB port the drive may or may not work with a USB hob. If the hub has a separate electrical power cord it will probably work with the optical drive. 2. Many of the drives that use two usb connections come with an external power cord for a few dollars more. I usually buy this cord. With it the DVD drive [B]often[/B] works with only one USB connection. The external power cord is also helpful if for some reason the USB ports aren't providing enough power. × [/QUOTE]
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