How can I transfer files from my old broken laptop to my new one?

You're on the right track! If you've removed the SSD but are unsure how to connect it to your new laptop, you can use a USB caddy or adapter that matches your drive type. This will allow you to plug the SSD directly into your new machine to access your data.

You might want to check what type of hard drive your old laptop has. If you're unsure how you tried to transfer data initially, remember that it’s not as seamless as backup services like iCloud for iPhones. Using a USB stick, portable HDD, or OneDrive would have been necessary. If your old laptop was encrypted, though, getting access could be trickier if it won’t boot up.

Absolutely! If your old laptop isn't working but the drive is still intact, you can remove the internal hard drive (whether it’s SATA or SSD) and get an external USB adapter specific to that drive type. Once you connect it to your new laptop, you can easily transfer your files over. Just make sure the old drive is still functioning; if it’s damaged, this method won't help.

Good point! If you relied on OneDrive, keep in mind it doesn't automatically sync the downloads folder by default. You could manually sync it, but many games aren’t compatible with being stored in OneDrive. A workaround I like is keeping game save files outside of OneDrive and using a scheduled task to back them up to a OneDrive folder. This way, you have both gameplay functionality and a backup.