getting error while trying to flash my neo freerunner

[Michael Shiloh]

>>>>>>>         When I try to flash the neo on my laptop I get a
>>>>>>>         "Starting download: [dfu_download error -71"
>>>>>>>         
>>>>>>>         sometimes the download starts and then I get the error.
>>>>>>>         
>>>>>>>         When I get the neo in June, I could flash it without getting this error.
>>>>>>>         

Someone on IRC suggested these. A bit of a long shot, but when all else 
fails:

1. Try unplugging all other USB devices, in case dfu-util is getting 
confused
2. Don't use a hub
3. Plug in to the very same USB port that you used when it used to work

M