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Dominik_SK
Member

238

03-19-2022, 10:46 AM

I added an SSD to my computer and need to swap SATA drives, but my BIOS doesn't detect it while Windows does.

Dominik_SK

03-19-2022, 10:46 AM #1

I added an SSD to my computer and need to swap SATA drives, but my BIOS doesn't detect it while Windows does.

ThaBear
Member

224

03-19-2022, 12:53 PM

it shouldn't really work, but check the labels on the bios. You may need to adjust the boot drives to reveal your SSD, though Windows will recognize it as well.

ThaBear

03-19-2022, 12:53 PM #2

it shouldn't really work, but check the labels on the bios. You may need to adjust the boot drives to reveal your SSD, though Windows will recognize it as well.

PanPanel
Member

03-19-2022, 02:29 PM

I set up my old hard drive in the boot menu, then swapped the drives while the PC was running. When I booted the old HDD, it worked fine, but it feels like I’m forcing it to start. I’ve updated the BIOS, yet nothing happens. It’s a laptop, by the way.

PanPanel

03-19-2022, 02:29 PM #3

MannINMJ
Member

105

03-19-2022, 11:18 PM

Unclear why it's happening, but you need your PC to function as if you installed an SSD recently. The BIOS reports no hard drive detected.

MannINMJ

03-19-2022, 11:18 PM #4

Unclear why it's happening, but you need your PC to function as if you installed an SSD recently. The BIOS reports no hard drive detected.

Linderboy
Junior Member

03-23-2022, 11:33 PM

In my opinion, swapping an SSD without proper authorization could be illegal. It seems "hot swapping" usually refers to connecting a drive while it's still powered, which is risky. Disconnecting any storage device is essentially the worst action you can take with it—just like damaging something by force. The same principle applies to other electronics. Good luck!

Linderboy

03-23-2022, 11:33 PM #5

IPS10
Senior Member

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03-24-2022, 05:34 AM

This is the only option I have right now.

IPS10

03-24-2022, 05:34 AM #6

This is the only option I have right now.

TheBozoPlays
Senior Member

642

03-24-2022, 01:22 PM

Sure, I can help with that. It looks like you're wondering whether the data was transferred and if the SSD was prepared for use.

TheBozoPlays

03-24-2022, 01:22 PM #7

Sure, I can help with that. It looks like you're wondering whether the data was transferred and if the SSD was prepared for use.