Check for signs of damage, incorrect installation, or compatibility issues when swapping your PC boot drive.
Check for signs of damage, incorrect installation, or compatibility issues when swapping your PC boot drive.
I'm securing a decent gaming laptop, the Asus Tuf FX505DY (AMD Ryzen 5 3550H, Radeon RX 560). The storage is limited to a 256GB NVMe drive, which is less than my phone's capacity (128GB internal + 400GB microSD). I'm planning to upgrade it with a 1TB NVMe and a 2TB HDD all at once. Since these models don't allow easy access to replaceable internal hardware, I'm curious about potential issues if I switch to a Linux distribution instead of reinstalling Windows.
Drivers are always an option. Laptops have certain aspects that might lead to problems. Focus mainly on audio, network, and any unique features like RGB or fan control (if present). It’s also a good idea to verify that the items you purchase are compatible with your motherboard.
It seems many users have achieved success with Linux on this device. Lighting controls might need extra packages, which could vary across distributions. Just install it and test what functions properly. Make sure to review the kernel logs with "dmesg | grep error" in a terminal to identify any reported problems.