Using Gparted to partition WD external hdd

[stevef]

Please boot Linux Lite and connect the external drive.
Ensure the external drive is mounted and then open a terminal session.
Stretch the terminal session so it is full height

Type the command followed by return

Code:

sudo parted -l

Enter your password if asked.

Copy the terminal output text (ensuring all the information about the external disk is included) and post it back here so we can see what you are working with.