[SOLVED] Move M.2 SSD with installed operating system into another slot

[peterro32]

Hi guys,

I need some urgent help.

I have an ASUS Motherboard with 3x M.2 (1x PCIe 4.0 and 2x PCIe 3.0)
A Kingston SA2000M8/1000G with PCIe 3.0 is installed on the slot for the PCIe 4.0 SSD. For whatever reason 🤔

I just bought an additional PCIe 4.0 SSD but the PCIe slot is occupied with the Kingston PCIe 3.0 SSD.
Can I just put the Kingston SSD with the installed operating system into a free PCIe 3.0 slot?
Or does the operating system then no longer work.

I appreciate any quick help

 

[USAFRet]

Moving to a different slot on that motherboard should have any issues.

As always...have a good backup, just in case.

 

[peterro32]

just tried and it all worked out.

But one more question.
do I need a thermal tape for the new SSD? Or can I install it without?

 

[USAFRet]

just tried and it all worked out.

But one more question.
do I need a thermal tape for the new SSD? Or can I install it without?

Not knowing what your actual temps are, no idea.

But it probably is not needed.

 

[peterro32]

I will keep an eye on it with Samsung Magician for SSD and install one if needed.

Thanks for your help 👍