Reply to Ground Issue with VCI-100 SE and cpu

I have a weird issue with my VCI. It started about a week ago out of nowhere...so now i have to have my laptop unplugged(not-charging) in order for my VCI-100 SE to function correctly b/c when plugged up the damn platter do not work unless i touch something on the VCI-100 that is metal at the same time...but this only happens when my laptop is plugged in. It's rather aggravating. what are my options? Is my VCI-100 messed up or is it my cpu...b/c other than the laptop being unplugged it also works fine when i unplug the usb that powers my audio interface...I'm believein' that it is an issue with my mother board supplying enough power to run the vci-100, ext HD, and interface at the same time...if so, would a power adapter for the vci-100 fix that problem and where can i find one?