MY UNDERSTANDING OF FORUM SUGGESTED ACTIONS BEFORE IMPLEMENTATION:
Current kubuntu 13.10 drive (as of 7.40am, Pacific Time Jan 8 2014):
CURRENT INFO:
Disk /dev/sdb: 320.1 GB, 320072933376 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 38913 cylinders, total 625142448 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x0004a04a
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdb1 2046 10000383 4999169 5 Extended
/dev/sdb2 * 10000384 209999871 99999744 83 Linux
/dev/sdb3 209999872 409999359 99999744 83 Linux
/dev/sdb4 409999360 410998783 499712 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sdb5 2048 10000383 4999168 83 Linux
SUGGESTED PROCEDURES
1. Open a terminal, type sudo blkid -s UUID /dev/sdb1
Write down or copy the current UUID. << DONE: UUID="0110cb19-48b1-49b1-95fa-a3cfeed1edf7"
2. Copy contents of sdb1 as follows:
Terminal: type kdesudo dolphin -this opens Dolphin as a root file manager.
Used Split Screen: Copied to /Data Storage/Copy_of_sdb1 folder << DONE
HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING
3. run sudo fdisk /dev/sdb <result shows: Command (m for help): m
type m -(shows list of commands)
type d -(delete a partion) >> (removes sdb1)
type n -(creats a new partition)
NOT SURE HOW: > ?? recreate sdb1 as a linux partition (type 83) - rather than extended)
type x and then f -to correct partition order. Exit Terminal
4. In KDE Partition Manager:
a: Delete sdb4 (swap)
b: Type -U (makes swap )- Re-creates sdb4 as a logical partition
?? Will this happen automatically ??
YOUR NOTE> the -U switch works for mkswap just like it does for mkfs so you should do it the same way as above to regain the UUID and avoid having to edit fstab and/or grub.
5. Check swap – Terminal: sudo blkid -s UUID /dev/sdb4
to make sure it's the same as 0110cb19-48b1-49b1-95fa-a3cfeed1edf7
Please note: As a “novice-in training” I would appreciate confirmation/recommended changes on the above procedures before I implement them. Your input will be most welcome. Thanks.
Current kubuntu 13.10 drive (as of 7.40am, Pacific Time Jan 8 2014):
CURRENT INFO:
Disk /dev/sdb: 320.1 GB, 320072933376 bytes
255 heads, 63 sectors/track, 38913 cylinders, total 625142448 sectors
Units = sectors of 1 * 512 = 512 bytes
Sector size (logical/physical): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
I/O size (minimum/optimal): 512 bytes / 512 bytes
Disk identifier: 0x0004a04a
Device Boot Start End Blocks Id System
/dev/sdb1 2046 10000383 4999169 5 Extended
/dev/sdb2 * 10000384 209999871 99999744 83 Linux
/dev/sdb3 209999872 409999359 99999744 83 Linux
/dev/sdb4 409999360 410998783 499712 82 Linux swap / Solaris
/dev/sdb5 2048 10000383 4999168 83 Linux
SUGGESTED PROCEDURES
1. Open a terminal, type sudo blkid -s UUID /dev/sdb1
Write down or copy the current UUID. << DONE: UUID="0110cb19-48b1-49b1-95fa-a3cfeed1edf7"
2. Copy contents of sdb1 as follows:
Terminal: type kdesudo dolphin -this opens Dolphin as a root file manager.
Used Split Screen: Copied to /Data Storage/Copy_of_sdb1 folder << DONE
HAVE NOT COMPLETED THE FOLLOWING
3. run sudo fdisk /dev/sdb <result shows: Command (m for help): m
type m -(shows list of commands)
type d -(delete a partion) >> (removes sdb1)
type n -(creats a new partition)
NOT SURE HOW: > ?? recreate sdb1 as a linux partition (type 83) - rather than extended)
type x and then f -to correct partition order. Exit Terminal
4. In KDE Partition Manager:
a: Delete sdb4 (swap)
b: Type -U (makes swap )- Re-creates sdb4 as a logical partition
?? Will this happen automatically ??
YOUR NOTE> the -U switch works for mkswap just like it does for mkfs so you should do it the same way as above to regain the UUID and avoid having to edit fstab and/or grub.
5. Check swap – Terminal: sudo blkid -s UUID /dev/sdb4
to make sure it's the same as 0110cb19-48b1-49b1-95fa-a3cfeed1edf7
Please note: As a “novice-in training” I would appreciate confirmation/recommended changes on the above procedures before I implement them. Your input will be most welcome. Thanks.