How to Clone and Repurpose an NVMe SSD: Step-by-Step Guide

🔄Cloning your NVMe SSD onto another drive allows you to upgrade to a larger drive without reinstalling Windows and all your apps.

🔁Repurposing the old NVMe SSD as a USB flash drive extends its usability and provides high-speed storage.

💡Using an NVMe SSD enclosure makes the cloning process easier when your laptop has only one M.2 slot.

🔑Ensure encryption, like BitLocker, is turned off during the cloning process to avoid complications.

⚡The cloned NVMe SSD offers fast read and write speeds, making it suitable for editing 4K videos directly.

Can I clone my NVMe SSD without reinstalling Windows?

—Yes, by cloning your NVMe SSD to another drive, you can upgrade the drive without needing to reinstall Windows and all your apps.

What is the benefit of repurposing the old NVMe SSD as a USB flash drive?

—Repurposing the old NVMe SSD as a USB flash drive allows you to utilize the drive for high-speed storage and transfers.

Do I need an NVMe SSD enclosure for the cloning process?

—Yes, using an NVMe SSD enclosure simplifies the cloning process, especially if your laptop has only one M.2 slot.

Should I turn off encryption, such as BitLocker, during the cloning process?

—Yes, it is advisable to turn off encryption to avoid complications during the cloning process.

What are the read and write speeds of the cloned NVMe SSD?

—The cloned NVMe SSD offers fast read and write speeds, making it suitable for tasks such as editing 4K videos directly.

00:00In this video, Tech Guy Charlie demonstrates how to clone your NVMe SSD to another drive and repurpose the old SSD as a high-speed USB flash drive.

02:39To clone your NVMe SSD, you will need a new NVMe SSD, a USB NVMe SSD enclosure, and cloning software like Macrium Reflect.

05:38Tech Guy Charlie walks you through the cloning process using Macrium Reflect, ensuring you select the correct source and destination disks.

06:27After cloning, you can swap the drives and boot into Windows using the newly cloned NVMe SSD.

08:14Tech Guy Charlie shows you how to repurpose the old NVMe SSD as a high-speed USB flash drive using the USB NVMe SSD enclosure.

11:48He demonstrates the fast data transfer speeds of the repurposed NVMe SSD, making it ideal for editing 4K videos directly.