"I swapped usb plugs around" - I assume you use those 3.x - but have you tried all ports? I've seen enough of weird misbehaviour stemming from usb power delivery - that I follow simple rule: try all of ports, even with a simple usb stick. Start with those on-board as opposed to those protruding via cables off the mainboard. Have you tried with 'fwupd' *un-installed* - yes remove the package, for the time being - but generally, you want your OS to have fwupg regardless, yes. (maybe reboot) There are a few dependencies but nothing critical - gnome software updates can do without for a short/long while. But - if I read it correctly - the disc does not read in the system *which* *made* (in the same config/state) the very backup - then it is most likely bad (unless /journalctl/ you showed is also from that machine, then... try 'fwupd'

ps, side, friendly, advice - it's not easy do do when one is in the zone - try to put your words more concisely, eg. "... The drive is an external one.  The optical drive is powered.."
The drive is an external one & is powered...
think of us "outside the zone" and that you'd be one - it will make it much easier to all.
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