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Ubuntu fails to mount USB drive

Ubuntu fails to mount USB drive

I have an external, self-powered HDD, and when I plug it into the front USB port of the computer, it doesn't mount - instead, I see:

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"It's likely power related. Many computer manufacturers does not supply enough power to the front ports of the computer. This is the reason that you should never use the front ports for power hungry devices.

If you're wondering if this is the case a simple call to your computer manufacturers support should verify my claims."