I recently removed an M.2 SSD from my gaming laptop, and I'm unsure if I need to take any further steps. I used that SSD primarily for my games, and I'm pretty sure my operating system is installed on the laptop's internal storage. After removing the SSD, my laptop booted to a black screen for about two minutes before it loaded normally. I didn't unplug the battery; I just turned off my laptop and removed the SSD. However, I noticed that the game shortcuts (or widgets) are still on my desktop, even though they can't work without the memory. Is there anything else I should do about this situation? Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Before anything else, it’s helpful to know what you plan to do next with your laptop. Are you looking to optimize it or just use it for school?
I guess I want to debloat it and optimize for school projects.