Lg slim portable dvd writer is not connecting

Hi there
I have a Macbook Air and purchased a LG slim portable dvd writer and its not connecting. What am I doing wrong? Is it not a compatible device?
Thanks

I had exact same issue, and not just with external DVD player, also with hard drive I was using to try and transfer backups of previous data...
Finally out of frustration I tried a different plug which has a double usb (plugged both into imac) and then the normal plug that goes into the LG portable DVD writer and VOILA - worked like a charm :-) ... same was true of my Transcend hard drive!!!
Hope this helps!

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You need to contact the DVD writer manufacture/vendor customer support and/or read its user manual. LG is not an Apple product.

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"What's happening to MobileMe?
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You may please try the following steps
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{4D36E965-E325-11CE-BFC1-08002BE10318}
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