Solved SSD not detected in Linux Ubuntu.

Hello, not sure where to post this question. Mods please move if this is not the right place.

This is my first time trying to install Ubuntu on my PC, but I only have one ssd. The installation in the first place failed, and I could not boot Windows 11 from it anymore. I later installed Ubuntu on my external HDD and it worked. However, I think my windows OS files are overwritten and the SSD cannot be detected anymore (even in Ubuntu, it does not show up). May I know if the SSD is broken? My windows OS was Windows 11.

Thank you for your time.

first check the BIOS to see if the drive in visible there.
if you have another slot in the system try the drive in that.

boot from the Ubuntu live USB and open disks and see if the drive is visible.
its usual for Ubuntu to remove the windows boot loader unless you directed the install to completely wipe the drive on install of Ubuntu.
best of luck, Steve ..

nichung said:

This is my first time trying to install Ubuntu on my PC

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To replace existing Windows 11?
or
For a dual boot system?
or
In a virtual environment (if so, which one)?

Also check the format of the internal drive, Linux likes ext4 formatting and Windows doesn't, also can't read the Linux LiveUSB bootable thumb drive which can run programs but also can install Linux when booted to it.

Hello Thank you all for the replies.

idgat said:

To replace existing Windows 11?
or
For a dual boot system?
or
In a virtual environment (if so, which one)?

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It was for a dual bool system, but I accidentally replaced Windows 11. As I thought it would allow me to choose partitions for Ubuntu.


My internal drive (the ssd) still will not show up in Ubuntu.

Thank you all for the help. Good news is that My SSD is detected again in Ubuntu.