I have constant problems with a system. Here is what I want to do and need to know if it will work.
I have tried to look this up and there are a lot of places but the stuff they are suggesting all seem waaay to complex for my small mind.
I have now downloaded a new ubuntu for installation onto a usb stick, so:

Am currently running ubuntu on a 1tb ssd so remove current ssd (to be cleared to be used later)
replace removed ssd with a blank ssd
boot up.
then, with the new installation get the old files that I want off he saved ssd and I am fixed.

Thoughts?