Replace HDD w/SSD, or add SSD (M.2) to extra slot?
Nov 24, 2021 · Of course, there is nothing that says that you can't put an SSD in the M.2 slot AND replace the HDD with an SSD . Just one word of caution: Check the specs for your system to make …
Is it ok if I use a heatsink on my nvme ssd - Ten Forums
Feb 12, 2023 · Add to this the 1.5mm-2mm thickness of the copper heatsink, and you'll end up with almost no clearance between the bottom cover plate of the laptop and it. As a result, the airflow will …
M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD - Ten Forums
Aug 4, 2024 · M.2 2280 slot does not support M.2 SATA SSD Hi guys, I am setting up a new laptop that has a slot for an M.2 drive, but am confused what I can actually add because of the text in the thread …
Bitlocker has locked a SSD in my laptop - Ten Forums
Sep 13, 2020 · ‘Laptop with two drives. Decided to do a clean install of Windows 10 Pro 2004 in an attempt to fix a few minor issues. Installed Windows to the C: using a USB set up using the Media …
Moving / recreating EFI partition - Windows 10 Forums
Jun 9, 2016 · I recently upgraded my laptop with an SSD, moving my older HDD into the optical drive bay. I then installed Windows 10 from a UEFI USB (using the Windows 10 media creation tool), on …
How to Add or Remove ReadyBoost tab in Drive Properties in Windows …
Aug 22, 2020 · This tutorial will show you how to add or remove the ReadyBoost tab on the Properties page of drives for all users in Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10. You must be signed in as an …
Can't install Windows 10 on SSD instaid of eMMC - Ten Forums
Nov 19, 2025 · Since the laptop came with an empty M.2 slot you would think it would be straightforward to add an SSD and install Windows on it. I looked at the ASUS Customer Self Repair manual for this …
Factory recovery - Create a Custom Recovery Partition
Feb 26, 2022 · 2.1) Create a new partition on any internal HDD or SSD by shrinking an existing one (tutorial) or using unallocated space, name it as Recovery. Partition size (my recommendation) …
How to Install Intel VMD driver into Windows 10 system afterwards?
Jan 4, 2023 · Hi, I have installed a Win10 system on NVMe SSD and Intel 13th Gen CPU without enabling the Intel RST/VMD controller in the bios. Now I would like to install it later, but as soon as …
Recovering files from my dead laptop? - Windows 10 Help Forums
Aug 19, 2024 · I'm using an SSD to USB adapter. I can see my laptop's files, but I don't have permissions... How do I get permission to access these folders?