hi i have a macbok air 2013. and i am having trouble installing this external usb drive.
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It comes with an attached cable and a usb .simply fine the port on your MacBook and plug in. Also check packing box to see if it's compatible to a Mac air. There is a possibility it is not for MacBook.
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Possibly try a different usb port. Or, navigate to the device manager and search for new hardware. It should self install.
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Sorry, I can't help you. I had the same problem, returned the item with my cd in it. Bought Superdrive from Apple and have no problem.
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Depends on the Mac Air that you have. This one requires a flat ribbon connector. It is not the typical 40-pin ZIF connector that I need for my Dell Latitude. I verified this by comparing my 40-pin connector with the 25-pin connector for this drive.
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The USB drive should be recognizable by any device with a USB Port. the only thing that would be incompatible is if you have a proprietary file type exclusive to Mac trying to run it on Windows. Files like pictures, videos and such should all be fairly universal and transfer with no issues.
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Absolutely. You may have to reformat it to your macs specifications. Does your mac have a usb port?
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Here is a quick tutorial for reformatting this drive to work on a Mac. Very easy and helpfulhttp://wdc.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/291/#exfatmac
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I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any experience with using a powered hubwith this unit? I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any... » Read More I just ordered a sister model (AWUS036NHV) on for my Macbook Air with Yosemite 10.10.2. Downloaded drivers from Alpha site...Works fine... but not until I tried 5 different USB Cables (including the one included with the unit), and it finally kicked in with a short super heavy-duty USB cable from my Garmin. Maybe the USBports on my macbook Air don't provide enough power? But it is working now and doing a nice job.Would like to use a long cable to place the unit closer to the window... gonna check into usinga powered usb hub with a longer cable. Anyone have any experience with using a powered hubwith this unit? « Show Less
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No, it won't. This drive is made specifically for the newest Macbook Air's only.
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I don't know about the MacBook Air, as I have a MacBook Pro, but it does work for me using one USB only.
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I am using this external drive on a PC; sorry I can't say if it will work with a Mac. KAY
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First buy the thunderbolt connector. It is less expensive to buy it from Apple. I then purchased an external disk drive. Good luck
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as long as the mac device has a usb option. what kind of device are you trying to use it for?
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Yes, yosemite has know issues with external drives. I had to set mine up all over to get it working. Remember to back up!!!
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Anastasia, Try some other USB device in the same USB port you are using this adopter. Coz in my Macbook Pro, I found one of my USB port is not working. Or try this in second USB port of your MacBook Air. and click on system preference go to network and see if it detects thunderbolt as device. May be it is not active there. Let me know if still is doesn't work.
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A few questions: Are you using this with a Mac? Are there usb 3.0 hub drivers to install for Mac? Are you referring to the physical plugging-in act or the device plugs in but doesn't charge or get recognized by your computer?
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Hi Antonio, Thank you for your question. We can confirm that the drive will work in a MacBook Air. Regards, Gaiacom