PROCEDURE TO FLASH eMMC

[Radioman]

[quote="Radioman" pid='8633' dateline='1541082387']
I'm thinking I can overwrite the TOS with the new ELAR OS, is that correct?

So, I got impatient.  I overwrote the TOS on the eMMC with the ELAR.  What harm could I do?     Yep, I ended up with an eMMC that won't boot.  I quickly flashed the TOS on to my 64GB SD card.  The system is now up and running from that.  Gparted sees the eMMC (shows as un-allocated), but Etcher does not see it, nor does my WIN10 laptop.  I cannot seem to access it.  Is it dead?  Is there any hope?

On an unrelated (sort of) subject, I have a 120GB external SSD that I can see in devices and Gparted, but can't access because it is owned by root.  Root didn't buy the darned thing, I did.  I am so confused.  Where is Ubuntu Mate when I need it?  Thank you for all the help.  This noobie needs it!  Joe