Apple DVD Player app won't recognise my external DVD drive

[CLOD-HOPPER]

Hi experts. I recently had my Apple SuperDrive taken out by a technician. (In its place, he installed a SDD drive, which works fine.) Now, when I want to use Apple DVD Player app, using a plugged-in external DVD drive, it reports that no valid DVD drive can be found (or words to that effect). I can use this external drive to play a DVD if I use VLC app, but I should like Apple DVD Player app to recognise the new external drive. Is there any way that this can be done?
With thanks in advance for any solutions offered,
C.H.

 

[Black Baron]

Very odd indeed. I had this problem too. My iMac with OS X High Sierra did no longer recognize the USB Apple Superdrive. Very odd.

Regards,

BLACK BARON
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