Can someone answer this question for me?
I cannot find a simple answer on the internet (anywhere!)

I have a Scarlett 8i6 (1st gen).
There are 3 green lights on the front (which have always been lit - I believe).
Currently, the middle light - the USB connection - is NOT lit when I plug the unit it.
And the device does not show up (anywhere - Device Manager, Studio One, etc.)
The top light is Power (it lights), the 3rd light is LKD (on).
Phantom Power (red) comes on when pushed.

First thing I need to know:

Does the USB green light come on when you power it up? ...meaning, without being connected to the computer?
Or does it only light once a connection has been made?

This will help me know if the unit has failed
...or if it is a problem between the unit and the computer.


Backstory:
I've been having issues with the unit since the hurricane.
We had one power outage (which we've had plenty before).
Before I shut down (to ride out the hurricane), there was a Windows (10) update that I allowed to run.
Since then, I've had issues with the unit.
Recorded vocals are distorted.
Once in a while, all the sound (from Studio One) drops volume levels by about 80%. There is then odd sounds (electrical? hums, pops, weird noises). Then more odd noises and the sound comes back.
Yesterday - trying to solve these problems, I updated the driver. I had been running 4.65... - the new (current) driver is 4.102...
That seemed to help some, but today (out of the blue) I've got NO sound - no connection.

150+ Songs produced using BIAB RealTracks
And 50 more...
and some more...