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datarescue
4 months ago

That depends on what you want to do with it.

As already mentioned, the system could be operated with a live boot via USB or network (PXE). Or you simply reinstall a (new) SSD and install an operating system on it.

wrglbrmpft
4 months ago

No. You can still start many operating systems from a stick, so you don’t need a hard drive in your laptop. Make yourself smart about Ventoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JMU9KgD-AzA