You could have a bad EasyDriver.
When you put the ground back and the L LED goes out, what voltage do you measure on the Arduino +5 pin?
Is the Arduino Power LED still on when the L Led goes out?
You could have a bad EasyDriver.
When you put the ground back and the L LED goes out, what voltage do you measure on the Arduino +5 pin?
Is the Arduino Power LED still on when the L Led goes out?