My brother's PC has broken down, and he needs to transfer some files from his Windows SSD. Is it safe for me to take out my SSD and let him connect his to my computer just for copying files? I'm worried about potential driver conflicts or other problems. Just to clarify, we both have AM4 systems.
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You can absolutely use his SSD without any worries. It shouldn't mess up your drivers at all. If you’re just using it to copy files, everything should stay intact.
If you're just copying files, you could actually mount his SSD as a second drive without having to remove yours. This makes the process smoother and keeps both your systems unchanged.
If you boot your PC with his SSD, it might update some drivers on his drive, but don’t worry, your system will remain unaffected since you're removing yours. If his SSD is just for file recovery, you can also get an external adapter for it. That way, you can transfer files without any hassle.
You might want to consider getting a USB adapter for his SSD. This way, you can avoid opening up your PC and messing around with the hardware. Just make sure to choose the right type for his SSD, whether it's NVMe or SATA.
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