Hey Tom, that was Brian (Jazzman) whose advice I was quoting, about plugging into the computer first.

Apparently, as has been pointed out, there are multiple scenarios here with multiple solutions. Collectively, we're coming up with some good suggestions of things to try. You should try my tip, about using a powered hub for the 'extra' end on that Y cable. And then Brian's about using Paragon Partition Manager.


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