Thank you! Problem has been solved. I scrounged up 10 different USB cables and tested them all. Out of the 10 three DID work with the Easy Mini so I'm good to go. Also, of note I bought my Easy Mini from Chris' Rocket Supplies. At that time (even though I knew I already had some on hand around here someplace) I purchased from Chris the USB he has listed on his website (just in case) and that was one of the cables that did work. If I had used that cable in the first place I would have avoided this issue....lesson learned!