Imac SuperDrive USB extension power

I have a late 2013 imac, and a USB SuperDrive.
I want my SuperDrive to be permanently plugged into the imac, but not as close as I have to have it, with the short wire it unfortunately has.
I thought a USB extension would be ok. But, I now realise an extension cable does not carry enough power.
(I know the drive is USB 2, and the imac USB 3 backwards compatible to 2 and 1).
I have now read that powered USB hubs are no good for powering the drive. (Probably because apple are making things difficult on purpose) they do not want cd drives. They want us to download everything from them!! Not always possible I'm afraid.
So my question is, how do I run my SuperDrive permanently at a distance of approx 1 metre away from my imac?
Thanks.

Laptopdog 78 wrote:
Looking at the one you use, makes me realise how slim and neat mine is. ( no offence meant ).
None taken!
My problem is, that I need a reliable truck and not a finicky little sports car.
Also who's to say the cable length of them will be enough of a distance for me. ( I know where I want it and it will need at least 1 metre )
Additionally I have no problem using it with a USB Hub or Extension cable, because it has it own power supply.
Besides, it is parked over on the side in a cubby and not out front for the windoz 8 critics to see. 

Similar Messages

  • Superdrive USB hub power drawing too much power

    Bought a new Air 1.8 SSD today including the SuperDrive. Powered the new MacBook Air, plugged in the Superdrive, and much to my dismay I get an OSX error indicating the Superdrive is drawing too much power. Net result, the Superdrive fails to mount - not too super.
    Has anyone else encountered this?
    Cheers

    Apple store called me today, the replacement SuperDrive was available. When I was in the store picking mine up, I asked them to verify the replacement worked. It did, so I am good to go.
    While I was in the store, another customer was there for a different SuperDrive problem. His SuperDrive would not accept disks. He'd insert a disk, the drive would not draw the disk in. He received a replacement SuperDrive as well.
    When I left the store they only had one SuperDrive left.
    Later this afternoon I received a call from Apple Care. The Apple Tech person indicated they were closely monitoring roll-out of the MacBook Air and wanted to make sure my problems were resolved.
    I was absolutely stunned by the phone call.
    Imagine the attention to detail needed to effect that kind of person to person follow-up. Early adopters like me expect to run into challenges with first generation products. It comes with the territory when you live on the bleeding edge. I've owned literally dozens of DOS/OS2/Windows computers over the last 28 years, and in all that time I have never received a follow-up call like this.
    I should have switched a long time ago.
    John
    Retired Microsoft Software Engineer

  • 10.9.2 install Bootcamp win7 64bit iMac mid 2010 no bootable device - external superdrive, USB Stick

    Hey all,
    big problem here.
    Trying to install Bootcamp on my iMac 27" mid 2010.
    The thing is, during the installation, i get the "no bootable device" black screen, and i think i know why... but i need help.
    System, a mid 2010 imac, 2TB HD ( Original) and an SSD Samsung 1TB at the Optical Drive SATA connection.
    2TB HD is empty atm. OSX Installed on the SSD.
    Bootcamp Assistant. Problem nr. 1.
    He first did not want to let me create an USB drive. after hacking the assistat, deleting the "Pre" thing in the info.plist, that worked so far.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5479879?start=105&tstart=0 and several other postings got me so far.
    Then when using the assistant, after choosing partition and so, when the iMac restarts, i get the "no bootable device" notice.
    Read a lot, and it seems, that older iMacs, that originaly came with an internal superdrive only can install win 7 from that internal superdrive.
    I have the problem, that i had it removed to put the SSD there.
    So, when doing an EFI Boot, choosing the win USB Stick or the Win in my External Superdrive, - "no bootable...."
    So i searched more. rEFIt should help. Installed, and all, doesnt work, same thing. As soon as i want to boot Win from the CD or Thumpdrive, doesnt work. :-(
    In one of the many posts, someone wrote something about starting Shell in rEFIt first, etc... didnt work as well.
    then i found this post:
    http://www.andrewsavory.com/blog/2011/2156
    sounded promissing. Somehow getting win installation files onto the Created Bootcamp partion with Virtual Mashine. But it didnt work for me.
    The VW Fusion ware is different, and non of the steps he discribes works.
    So how can i get it working.. it seems like it is somehow blocked to access something from the USB Ports.
    Logicaly i would have to get the installation files onto a Internal drive. i Tried to create a partition and copy the Win 7 USB Thump using Disk Util Progeam onto a seperate, internal partition.. but he just does not what to do that... errormessages when trying to copy it, recreate the drive, etc.
    So, i do have a 2TB internal HD, which i can use, an external superdrive, USB.Sticks. any gameplan?
    And for Error-excluding: i have an original Win 7 64 bit CD, a burnd one and controled the Hash of the loaded ISO, which i downloaded for the USB-Stick.
    Any help? pls!!!

    Hi Sam, the Mini Optical may draw too much USB power.
    Can you restore that .iso to the Flash Drive as a CD/DVD instead of an image file?

  • Hi,  My IMac Superdrive has gone bust and i need to re-install Adobe CS5.5 design premium middle east version.   I have the original version DVD with me.   But i am unable to install.   Can i create an USB installation drive from the DVD or can you please

    Hi,  My IMac Superdrive has gone bust and i need to re-install Adobe CS5.5 design premium middle east version.   I have the original version DVD with me.   But i am unable to install.   Can i create an USB installation drive from the DVD or can you please send me a link to download the Middle east version of Adobe CS 5.5 design premium.   After downloading i can enter the product key which i had bought.  appreciate if anybody can offer a solution urgently.   All my jobs are held up. thanks

    Download CS5.5 products
    Mylenium

  • Qué superdrive USB puedo usar en el nuevo iMac?

    Qué superdrive USB puedo usar en el nuevo iMac?

    Bienvenido/a
    Puedes usar la que quieras, pero para evitar incompatibilidades, te recomiendo la SuperDrive USB de Apple, disponible en el Apple Online Store

  • USB HUB POWER EXCEEDED (with mid 2007 iMac keyboard)

    When I connect any USB 2.0 device in the keyboard USB port, windows vista (XP too) shows the follow message:
    "USB Hub power exceeded"
    But when I use the same kind of USB hardware with MAC OS they just run fine, with no errors!
    Is there any way to bypass or correct this error in Windows?

    Here's the basic XP troubleshooting document (from Microsoft) for that one:
    One or more USB devices may not work after you start your Windows XP-based computer
    But I've also seen it produced when a high-power USB device is connected to a low power USB port.
    Are the keyboard USB ports on the iMac low power or high power?

  • Does the Aluminum Mid-2007 Intel-based iMac include a USB extension cable?

    Hello everyone,
    I live in Canada, and my Aluminum (Mid-2007) 20" iMac did not include a USB extension cable for the keyboard. I have read on the forums that other members' Aluminum iMacs did not come with it either. I also read someone from Japan who said his iMac came with the cable, but I am not sure if he had an Aluminum or White iMac. I know that the standalone new keyboards do come with the USB extension cable. I would like to know if your Aluminum (Mid-2007) iMacs came with this accessory. Please let me know if it did or did not. Thank you for your help, and I await your reply.
    Cya!
    \m/ Mage \m/
    P.S. I bought my iMac the same day Leopard launched, and then I received it in the first half of November.

    Hi Bob and mrtotes,
    Thank you very much for your helpful replies. I apologize that I have been away for a couple of days--I have been very busy with final assignments, so I did not get to reply to you until now.
    I do find the cable a little short after I slide my keyboard tray under, but all I have to do is turn Mighty Mouse around before then. Other than that, Mighty Mouse's built-in cable is long enough when I am interacting with my iMac.
    It makes sense that only the Mac Pro would need the USB extension cable more than the portables and iMacs would. I don't know why I did not think of that before--I guess that's why we we're here when we're not sure! And of course the Mac Mini does not come with input devices unless you ask because the whole point of the Mac Mini is BYODKM (bring your own display, keyboard, and mouse).
    Thanks again for your help with answering my questions--I really appreciate it.
    Cya!
    \m/ Mage \m/

  • Where to find a USB "full power" male/female cable?

    Last year i got an ElGato Turbo h.264 usb stick. It speeds up encoding. It needs to use the full power USB port so it won't work connecting it to your keyboard. ElGato included a "full power" male/female cable so the user doesn't have to reach behind the iMac all the time to plug the usb stick in and out.
    Does anyone know where to buy cables like this? I don't need a powered usb hub. Just a cable.
    thx
    lenn

    Hi lenn5
    Here are a couple of suppliers with 2.0 Extension Cables!
    [Cables To Go|http://www.cablestogo.com/productlist.asp?cat%5Fid=1512&sortType=partNum&sortDir=ASC&cm_mmc=AdWords-_-07-OKAY-_-u sbextension+cables_779087181-_-usb+extensioncables_Broad%7C-%7C100000000000000132659&gclid=CLrp9K7vl5ECFR-XiQodkxTHFw]
    [DCables|http://www.dcables.net/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=131&gclid =COjWy8nvl5ECFRTOiQodKhWbIw]
    For more Google: "2.0 usb extension cable"
    Dennis

  • How come the iPod Touch doesn't charge when connected to an USB extension?

    I have it plug it directly into the iMac, I can't plug it into an extension cable connected to the iMac. My older iPod Touch charged just fine using the USB extender, but my new one refuses to charge unless it's directly connected to the iMac. Why would Apple change how the iPod charges? Those extension cables are useful when you need to switch out USB devices, since the ports are all in the back of the unit.

    I noticed the same thing happened with my iPod touch. It wouldn't charge on my iMac but when I connected it to my Macbook it started up right away. The difference being, I think, is not the computers but the usb hubs. The one on my Macbook has its own power supply where as the one on my iMac doesn't. Try that. Maybe the usb hub just needs to have its own power supply in order for the iPod touch to charge. So if that's the case then the usb extension cable probably won't work at all.
    Message was edited by: B.C. Drummin
    Message was edited by: B.C. Drummin

  • Can USB extension cable from nano burn out tower's USB port?

    I recently plugged my 1GB nano into my Mac flatscreen's USB port and got a message that this port was too slow. I used it anyway but it did take a looong time to charge the nano. Normally I use the two ports in the screen to park a couple of dongles and since that port is slow for iPod purposes , I decided to buy an unpowered USB hub, 1 to 4 variety to run from the tower.
    My G4 is in a closet with a not-so-accessible port on the back so I have a 6 foot extender cable coming from the tower which connects to the hub and from there I plug in my camera and keyboard - but so far not the nano. The guy at the store where I got the hub told me that an iPod nano recieving power from this settup might burn out the USB port in the back of my G4. So I haven't tested that! Anyone know if this is true or if it's just uniformed blather from a drugstore computer sales tech?

    The "too slow" message you received has nothing to do with how long it takes to charge the Nano, it is telling you it will take longer to sync the Nano. If the port on the screen charged your Nano it didn't take any longer than any other port will.
    A USB extension cable will not burn out the USB port on your computer.

  • External Drive replacement for iMac "SuperDrive" ?

    From reading this forum, it seems some iMac SuperDrives (mine included) have serious problems with reading and/or scratching discs. Apparently the only real solution is to use an external drive.
    Can anyone recommend an external drive (USB or Firewire 800) that is compatible with the Mac CD and DVD disk-burning functions, iMovie and iDVD, will download software, play movie DVDs, and music CDs? In other words, it should do everything the SuperDrive is supposed to do. Also, it should last more than 6 months!
    Thanks!

    only store they have is by chicago, which is also their office & where all of their tech support staff are located. they have hrs you can call in 7 days a week for help & are great about fixing or replacing anything that quits. haven't heard the same about lacie at all. the lacie drive are prettier tho, but seem more expenisve for what you actually get, imo.

  • USB extension cord not recognizing keyboard

    I bought a USB extension cord to connect my keyboard to my iMac. I plug it in and nothing. I test it on a ipod and no problem. Where am I not understanding?

    How long is the USB extension cable?
    Since you noticed this problem, have you shut down (powered off completely) your iMac, and then restarted?
    I assume you tried connecting the keyboard directly to the iMac's port AFTER noting that the USB extension cable connection is not working. And it worked when connected directly AFTER trying it with the extension cable.

  • Charging iPad with Airport Express extension power cable?

    I have the discontinued Monster Airport Express Stereo Connection Kit, it comes with 3 cables, one of which is an Airport Express extension power cable, I want to know if I can use this power cable to charge my new iPad. I have asked Apple staff who didn't know as they no longer stock the cables. The power cord has a UK wall plug on one end and a 2 pin connector on the other,made to slot into the airport express unit it the same fashion as the iPad power cable slots into the iPad power block. I understand the iPad needs 10w power charging. Does anybody know if this will be safe to use? Many thanks...

    Use the power adapter/cable that came with the iPad.
    The quickest way (and really the only way) to charge your iPad is with the included 10W USB Power Adapter. iPad will also charge, although more slowly, when attached to a computer with a high-power USB port (many recent Mac computers) or with an iPhone Power Adapter (5W). When attached to a computer via a standard USB port (most PCs or older Mac computers) iPad will charge very slowly (but iPad indicates not charging). Make sure your computer is on while charging iPad via USB. If iPad is connected to a computer that’s turned off or is in sleep or standby mode, the iPad battery will continue to drain.
    Apple recommends that once a month you let the iPad fully discharge & then recharge to 100%.
    At this link http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/galaxy-tab-android-tablet,3014-11.html , tests show that the iPad 2 battery (25 watt-hours) will charge to 90% in 3 hours 1 minute. It will charge to 100% in 4 hours 2 minutes. The new iPad has a larger capacity battery (42 watt-hours), so using the 10W charger will obviously take longer. If you are using your iPad while charging, it will take even longer. It's best to turn your new iPad OFF and charge over night. Also look at The iPad's charging challenge explained http://www.macworld.com/article/1150356/ipadcharging.html
    Also, if you have a 3rd generation iPad, look at Apple: iPad Battery Nothing to Get Charged Up About
    http://allthingsd.com/20120327/apple-ipad-battery-nothing-to-get-charged-up-abou t/
    Apple Explains New iPad's Continued Charging Beyond 100% Battery Level
    http://www.macrumors.com/2012/03/27/apple-explains-new-ipads-continued-charging- beyond-100-battery-level/
     Cheers, Tom

  • How do I set up my iPhone 4s to sync automatically to iTunes when connected to my iMac via USB?

        How do I set up my iPhone 4s to sync automatically to iTunes when connected to my iMac via USB?  Currently it only syncs when I manually click on sync.
        Somehow I do have my 5th gen. iPod set up to sync automatically with the same iTunes / computer.  But I do not actually see a checkbox for either device.
        (yes, the 'prevent devices from automatically syncing' is unchecked)
    thank you!

    Turn off mobile data?
    Talk to your carrier about the usage increase.
    Googling provides many tips- https://www.google.com/search?q=reduce+iPhone+data+usage&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

  • In addition to my iMac, I have a Power Mac G4 (10.4.11 Tiger) which of course is pre-Intel.  I can boot up and use for about 5 minutes before the mouse freezes.  I believe something is   overheating.  What would that be - so I can have repairs done?  The

    In addition to my iMac, I have a Power Mac G4 (10.4.11 Tiger) which of course is pre-Intel.  I can boot up and use for about 5 minutes before the mouse freezes.  I believe something is
    overheating.  What would that be - so I can have repairs done?  The machine is the Digital Audio version, M7627LL/A and Serial Number XB******KXQ.
    <Edited By Host>

    Hello USME,
    'Tis a common problem on old Macs.
    Do as Allan says: open the door and blow out all the dust bunnies. Canned air from Wal-Mart or Radio Shack can be handy (though sort of expensive) especially for blowing through the back of the power supply. A cool Mac is a happy Mac.
    Be sure your Mac can breathe. The air intake is on the bottom of the case, so be sure a deep pile rug or too many papers on your desk are not blocking the air supply.
    Feel the power supply and the processor with your hand. They should be warm but not hot; if you have to move your hand away, that's too hot!
    Check the fan on the power supply, and on the processor if it has one. Take a flashlight and peer in the back of the (Mac) case through  the grille; make sure the fan is turning. If it's not, the power supply won't work for long.
    Fans are not considered serviceable, though they will succumb to mechanics of determination. A CPU fan is easy and straightforward.
    A fan replacement will not cure an already damaged power supply; the PS may already be done for. Used power supplies for a DA are hard to come by, and not especially cheap when found (c.$50). An entire  working DA or Quicksilver may often be found for under $100 on eBay, and swapping in your HD is easy and simple... this might be cheaper and more expeditious than repairing an expired DA. Replacing a power supply is fairly easy, but it's a nuisance and requires a 2mm Allen head wrench in addition to the usual #2 Phillips head screwdriver.
    In my experience, power supplies and CPUs are about equally likely to fail. There are a few other possibilities, but they are not nearly so common.
    Good luck!... Jon

Maybe you are looking for