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#Using apple cd drive how to
#Using apple cd drive mac os x
#Using apple cd drive install
#Using apple cd drive update
#Using apple cd drive driver

#Using apple cd drive mac os x

If everything is OK, Mac OS X will ask for a password. Once it is done on the two chains, just save and replace the original file AppleStorageDrivers.kext by the new.Normally, just use the beginning of the identifier and it should be enough, so : MacBook, MacPro, iMac, etc. Pay attention to spaces, do not put any between MacBook and Pro. In my case, I simply replaced MacBookAir by MacBookPro to keep a file of the same length.

You must replace one of the values by your model identifier.

By searching the file, you should find two chains of this type: Supported Mac Models MacBookAir Macmini Macmini1 Macmini2.

Then go to /Contents/MacOS/ and edit the file AppleUSBODD with Hex Fiend.

Then go to /Contents/PlugIns/, right-click on AppleUSBODD.kext and choose 'Show package contents' on that file.

Go to /System/Library/Extensions/, right-click on AppleStorageDrivers.kext and choose 'Show package contents.'.

#Using apple cd drive driver

We have to edit a driver file, as follows: I use Kext Utility (search for the correct version for your OS version), but it can be done by hand or with others.

#Using apple cd drive update

The tests were carried out under OS X Lion, but should work on Leopard and Snow Leopard.Īs far as I know, the easiest way to check if the hack is possible is starting up the Mac while pressing the Option key with the drive connected if the player turns on, it should work.įor the modification itself, a file editor (I use Hex Fiend) and a tool that simplifies the update of. I could not test the handling on many machines I had a 2009 17-inch MacBook Pro (when working), a 2006 MacBook (which does not work) and a 2010 Mac mini on which the hack is unnecessary. But finally, I found it to be more practical than the other drives I tested. It also has two drawbacks: it is quite expensive and its USB cable is ridiculously short and non-removable. It also uses a slot-in, more convenient than fragile drawers, it can play a DVD without changing the DVD drive, as it is considered as 'Apple-supplied drive' by the system and responds to the Eject button on Apple keyboards. The first one is that it is quite nice-looking. It was long believed it was due to a hardware limitation, but it is actually due to Mac OS X, as we shall see.įirst of all, why use the Apple drive? There are several reasons. Disconnecting your Mac From the Remote Disc on Another ComputerĪfter you have finished working on the CD or DVD on the Mac with the optical drive, you can easily disconnect your Mac by selecting the Disconnect option, you will see it in the upper left corner of the Finder.Since the launch of the MacBook Air, Apple produces a nice external optical drive, which unfortunately does not work on every machine only MacBook Air and some Mac mini models. And, if you want to have a copy of the file, just drag it to your desktop. All you need to do now is double click on any file that you wish to open. Once you have connected the Mac to the optical drive, you will be able to view files in the CD or DVD.

If you have activated the prompt to ask first, return to the Mac that has the optical drive and choose Accept.

Tap on Connect or Ask to Use placed in the left corner of the Finder window.

Double-click on the Computer that you wish to view the optical drive from.

On the sidebar menu, navigate to the option Remote Disc (u nder Devices) and select it.

Launch a Finder window on your Mac that does not have an optical drive.

Having Access to Files From a Remote Disc on Your MacĪs soon as you activate the Remote Disc program on your Mac or PC that has an optical drive, you will be to locate it in Finder on your Mac. You will need to include ODSAgent and RemoteInstallMacOSX to the list of programs that are allowed if you are using a firewall on your PC.

If you will like to secure your content, mark the box for Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD Drive.

Look for the Hardware and Sound, click on it.

Locate your PC’s Control Panel click on it.

#Using apple cd drive install

You will need to download and then install Apple’s DVD or CD Sharing software on the Window PC.

The main difference is that you will need to install some other stuff first. It is also simple to share your CD or DVD drive on a Windows PC just like sharing on a Mac. You will see a green light on the Sharing page as soon as the DVD or CD sharing is activated.

If you will like to secure your content, mark the box for the option Ask me before allowing others to use my DVD Drive.

Mark the box for the option DVD or CD Sharing.

Tap on the Apple Menu symbol on the Mac that has an optical drive.

#Using apple cd drive how to

You can follow the tips below to learn how to set up Remote disc on your Mac It is very easy to setup the Remote Disc program from one Mac to another all you have to do is mark box in your System Preferences. You will not be able to view or work on discs like audio CD, Blu-ray movies, game discs that are copy-protected, recordable discs that you wish to burn or erase and also it does not support Microsoft installation discs.