Hey everyone! I'm relatively new to Linux and have managed to install a few Distros on my laptop. However, my laptop is having some serious hardware issues, so I'm considering moving its SSD to my PC. Before I do that, I want to install a new OS (AxOS) on the SSD while it's still in the laptop. Is it feasible to set up the OS on my laptop and then transfer the SSD to my PC? I'm not too confident about handling the hardware part on the PC, particularly with removing the SATA drive, since I've only worked with NVME SSDs. If it's not possible, I might just have to face my fears and swap the SATA drive instead. Just curious if this approach will actually work for me. Thanks!
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For sure it works! Just keep in mind that issues might arise depending on compatibility, especially with drivers for specific hardware like wireless cards. But overall, most distros handle the transition pretty smoothly.
Yes, you can definitely install the OS on your laptop and then switch the SSD to the PC. It's a pretty common practice! Just make sure to test the hardware with a live environment first to confirm everything works before committing to the install.
I've done this quite a few times, and it usually works fine. However, I have had friends who ran into issues when switching to a completely different system, like their wireless not functioning correctly. For instance, moving from AMD to Intel can sometimes cause problems. I recommend connecting via Ethernet right after the transfer and checking for any driver updates that might be necessary.
Exactly! If there's a major hardware change, sometimes the drivers don't activate automatically, which can catch new users off guard.
So, do we need to manually enable drivers that the Distro already includes in the kernel? Is that only if the hardware changes after installation? I'm worried that might be a common mistake among new users!