Putting Laptop SSD into PC (compatible?)

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Hi, I recently a bought a new computer and I was wondering how easy it would be to put my laptop's SSD into this computer, it has a hard drive already that I am currently booting it from. I was wondering if I would be able (and how) to put the laptop SSD (with the data on it) into my computer.
Below there are links to images of both the SSD and the inside of the computer, would it even be compatible?
http://prntscr.com/gvs7nd
http://prntscr.com/gvs8bv

 
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Physically:
There is not a "Laptop" SSD and "Desktop" SSD; there is a 2.5 inch SSD with a sata connector, and there is the newer m.2 SSDs that connect via a socket on the motherboard.
All desktops can support the 2.5in SATA style drive (posisbly needing an SSD adapter bracket). Only desktops who's motherboard has an m.2 slot will support an m.2 drive directly.

Now in regards to software:
This will not be compatible. When windows is installed it is installed for a specific set of hardware, in this case what is in your laptop.
When you think throw this drive into your desktop it will be unstable if even boot at all. The farther apart the hardware is the larger of issues you will have.

You can certainly use the SSD from your laptop in...
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NO, it will NOT be compatible.

it will require a fresh install, as you need all different drivers for the CPU, such as chipset drivers.
 
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Physically:
There is not a "Laptop" SSD and "Desktop" SSD; there is a 2.5 inch SSD with a sata connector, and there is the newer m.2 SSDs that connect via a socket on the motherboard.
All desktops can support the 2.5in SATA style drive (posisbly needing an SSD adapter bracket). Only desktops who's motherboard has an m.2 slot will support an m.2 drive directly.

Now in regards to software:
This will not be compatible. When windows is installed it is installed for a specific set of hardware, in this case what is in your laptop.
When you think throw this drive into your desktop it will be unstable if even boot at all. The farther apart the hardware is the larger of issues you will have.

You can certainly use the SSD from your laptop in the desktop, but you cant use the OS from your laptop on the desktop.
If you want to still be able to use your laptop then get a hard drive for laptop, use cloning software to clone SSD to laptop hard drive.
Now put SSD in desktop, format, clone desktop hdd to SSD (or do fresh install which will have greater probability of no issues).
 
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If I get a SATA to MSATA converter, how would I connect the SSD to the power supply?

 
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Thank you for your extensive reply,
To clarify:
I don't want to use the OS from the SSD I have an OS on the HDD in my computer.
Will it be a problem if I leave the OS from my laptop on my SSD so I can delete it on the computer?
 
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Exactly the same as a regular 2.5" drive.
Some of the mSATA adapters even look exactly like a 2.5" drive. Open it up and put that mSATA thing inside.

https://www.amazon.com/Sabrent-2-5-Inch-Aluminum-Enclosure-EC-MSSA/dp/B01MS6669V
 
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