How to break compound clip unable to relink?

I edited a video one computer. I transferred over to another computer. I relinked all of the video files using 'File' - 'Relink Project Files'. Once all of the files where relinked unfortuntley the compound clips did not relink. When I selected the compound clip where the video files are missing. I cannot break the compound clip to relink the files. 'Open in Timeline', 'double clicking on compound clip' and 'Break Apart Clip Files' does not work. It simply does not give me the option. This is unfortunate because I have to essential redue these edits on the computer I transferred my project on. There is no way around it?? This seems like a Final Cut Pro X glitch/problem. Does any one have any solution to this problem? I research this problem and found no solution! help anyone?

Hi Tom,
Problem is when I right click on the compoud clip, there was no longer an option to break clips apart !
Where does Apple locate the function to break clips apart now in 10.0.6 ?
Thanks
Tom Wolsky wrote:
Doesn't break apart work for you? What happens when you do it?

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