Rider wrote:
… I’ll reconnect to the WDTV, power up, use the drive, dismount (manually or via the power switch)
Ok, make sure you’re getting this: POWER SWITCH does *NOT* dismount the drives.
The only safe way to dismount the drives is via the EJECT function.
If that’s what you mean by “Manual,” then I don’t know what the issue might be…
Also, I guess I have to ask: Before you unplug them from your PC, are you “Safely Removing” them before you unplug?