Great job it's usually something like that.
You should replace the power supply or at least the connector.
I would bet the connector damaged the hard disk because of a short in the wires.

I hope the jolly old fellow brings you a new hard disk and power supply! :-D

Happy Holidays to all!

Sam.

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