Connecting an external drive to the boot device
Connecting an external drive to the boot device
You're facing an issue where Manjaro isn't booting from the external HDD but works fine when connected to the laptop's internal SATA port. Here’s what you can try:
- Ensure the external drive is properly seated and recognized by the system.
- Check that the bootloader (GRUB) is configured correctly for your external drive. You may need to edit the GRUB configuration file (usually `/etc/inittab` or similar) to include the external partition.
- Try mounting the drive as a secondary boot device using `sudo mount /dev/sdXn` and verify the correct partition.
- If possible, test the drive in a different USB port or with a different operating system to rule out hardware issues.
- If the problem persists, consider using a USB-to-SATA adapter or a different external drive for testing.
Let me know if you need help with GRUB setup or partitioning!
It seems the boot loader might be struggling when switching interfaces. Grub appears to be handling the boot process. You could attempt Grub's rescue mode to alter the drive and partition it's attempting to boot from, then adjust Grub settings within Manjaro. If needed, consider reinstalling Manjaro while it's connected via an external HDD rather than through SATA. I suggest trying the first method first. Working through Grub issues can be a valuable learning opportunity, particularly during a clean installation with minimal data at risk. For helpful guidance, see this resource: https://askubuntu.com/questions/397485/w...ect=1&lq=1