I'm a total beginner when it comes to tech stuff. My wife's laptop recently stopped working, and I think the motherboard is fried. I haven't taken it apart yet, but I'm planning to remove the NVME M2 SSD. I don't think the SSD is damaged at all.
Is there a way to recover the data? Can I just connect the NVME SSD to a USB adapter to pull off the photos? Or do I need to connect it to another computer's motherboard? I'm a bit nervous about hooking it up to a random motherboard on my desktop, and I have no idea if that would even work. Any help would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
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Yes, you can definitely use a USB adapter to connect the NVME SSD. Just unscrew it from the laptop's motherboard, pop it into the SSD enclosure, and you should be good to go. There are tons of YouTube tutorials that can guide you through the entire process if you'd like visual help!
Absolutely! Using an adapter is a solid choice. If you're unsure about plugging it directly into your desktop, going the adapter route is safer. Just keep in mind that if your SSD is a boot drive, you might need to do a little extra to access the data. But usually, it’s a straightforward process.
Connecting the SSD to another motherboard can work too, and it saves you from buying an adapter. But just like you mentioned, there’s a small risk involved since you don't know if the random motherboard is compatible. If you're worried about damaging your own system, stick to the adapter! Oh, and heads up—if the SSD was encrypted with Bitlocker, you'll need the key to access the data.
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