HT2801 i cannot get my macbook to see my new usb superdrive?

I cannot get my macbook to see my new apple
usb superdrive

The newest version Apple USB SuperDrive is restricted in usefulness
to those computer models that did not ship with internal optical drives.
Is your situation similar to one cited here(?)
•USB SuperDrive not working as a secondary optical drive...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/20797883#20797883
While it has been said the firmware is such to disallow use of these
Apple USB superdrives w/ Mac computers an internal optical drive.
The iFixit.com site had a suggestion about that, so it may not be
totally true. However any changes to the USB SuperDrive may void
a warranty if you mess it up, or tamper with its design...
•Apple USB SuperDrive Repair - iFixit.com:
http://www.ifixit.com/Device/Apple_USB_SuperDrive
...note second answer in first question, affirmative
and the situation is conditional. It may not work
this idea uses Terminal to change how its seen...
A better answer is to get another brand that works as a superdrive
for Macs and can also read/write media, boot system discs, and
more than a few are good too, if you travel and need to change
the region code to watch DVDs. Less costly, more disposable.
Third party models work as external optical drive when OEM failed.
LG, LaCie, & other USB external superdrives had been said to work.
PS: you could also consider the iFixit page on repairing the original
internal optical drive of your MacBook, or OWC may have video as
well as replacement parts, and so on.
So there are a few possible answers.
Perhaps more than one may work.
Good luck & happy computing!
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