Great, Dave. So I can conclude that you have a USB external hard drive that uses the Y cable?

It's useful to know this answer, in case the same question comes up again. PG Music has changed their drive suppliers over the years, and it is good info to know they still use the ones requiring the Y cable. Mine is an audiophile drive, which is an entirely different style.

Although you fixed your problem, it may also have to do with which USB port you used originally. Some supply more power than others and may be sufficient to run the drive without the Y cable. The ones built in to the motherboard, usually two on the back panel, are often the best to try. Alternatively, sometimes it works OK with a powered hub and one cable.


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