[missing-sync-palmos-talk] can't sync despite troubleshooting advice in manual

[Jason Davies]

>Give drive mode a try - that doesn't use Missing Sync at all. If drive
>mode doesn't work, it could be a problem with the USB port on the Mac,
>the cable, or the USB port on the lifedrive. If you have another Mac
>to try the lifedrive on, or another USB device to try on the Mac, that
>would eliminate some of the 3 possibilities just listed. And if drive
>mode DOES work, that would point to some software issue (either Mac OS
>or Missing Sync).

It is still running the BT sync (which i'd like to leave running for now...) but in the meantime, can you confirm/deny that the power is on a separate wire? because it charges perfectly well.

I also did a soft reset. I'm loathe to erase it but I guess I'll have to if this persists.