Hello GBBEV,
After reviewing your post, it sounds like you are getting a 2001 error when you are trying to restore the iPhone. I would recommend that you read this article, it may be able to help the issue.
Get help with iOS update and restore errors - Apple Support
Errors: 13, 14, 1600, 1601, 1602, 1603, 1604, 1611, 1643-1650, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005, 2006, 2009, 4005, 4013, 4014. You might also see a message that includes "invalid response."
If the USB connection between your device and computer is interrupted, you might not be able to update or restore.
To narrow down the issue, try different equipment:
If you still see the error message, check for hardware issues.
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Have a nice day