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Hi,
Could this be something as simple as a fragmented drive? Have you been able to check the drive for fragmentation? From a command prompt can you try run a chkdsk?
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Golden
External HD major slowdown - How do I find the cause?
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New #12
It isn't a fragmented drive because sometimes the same files will load quickly and other times they will load so slowly that they can't even be used.
I don't think I can do dwarf's procedure because I'm not good with tinkering on devices. My laptop is too precious to have to have to endure my tinkering capabilities
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New #13
Perform all of Dwarf's steps that do not require you opening your laptop.
Just as a matter of question, have you ever taken the drive, its cable, its power adapter and connected same to another computer?
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New #14
Yes, I connected the USB cable to each of my USB ports and the problem remained.
I haven't connected it to another computer; the next chance I'll have to do that is the 23rd of this month.
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New #15
May be a power issue if it really does improve after a period of time (taking longer than normal to properly boot and mount). See what diagnostics has to say:
WD Support / Downloads / WD Elements / WD Elements Portable
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New #16
Actually, sounds like the drive may be having issues.
It may be doing a lot of error corrections when it is first powered on, hence the slow transfer and stuttering video.
I would look to see if there is an abnormal amount of drive activity each time it's powered on.
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