Switch the storage to an external drive instead of the internal one.
Switch the storage to an external drive instead of the internal one.
Hey! You're looking to make your old laptop more compact by rearranging its components. That’s a smart approach. Using a cable to connect the SSD directly to a USB port could save space and reduce clutter. However, keep in mind that this method might affect performance or compatibility depending on your setup.
It depends on the type of SSD and the type of adapter and the speed of the USB port. An NVMe SSD will always be slower when connected via USB. A SATA SSD may be as fast with a USB adapter if the adapter supports 10Gbps and you use a 10Gbps USB port. But there is an alternative if I'm correct. You say that your SSD is "sticking out the side of the motherboard". To my knowledge, a NVMe SSD is always screwed on the motherboard (in a laptop) so you probably have a SATA SSD. You know you can use a SATA extension cable and bypass the USB adapter and USB port thing ? https://www.amazon.ca/Extension-Qaoquda-...C82&sr=8-7 This is the first result from my search on Amazon.