Why can't I see the SSD connected via USB port under "My Computer"

Actually I got it to work after watching a you tube video. In case someone runs in similar issue, the SSD needs to be initialized. I went in Disk Management, where my SSD showed as unallocated. Right click on it and choose New Volume. Then in the window that pop up check assign letter drive, format and that's it. Worked for me.

"Hi genti agastra , i suppose it is a new SSD, yes, if you see in disk management on the SSD device, means your SSD is detected on the computer.

The reason you are not seeing the Drive letter, is most probably, the disk is not initialized yet.

what software do you use for cloning?

most cloning software should be ""smart"" enough if you start the cloning, it will see this new SSD drive as the destination"

"Do you use the correct usb Cable?

Sometimes you need a two port Power usb to get the correct Power to the hdd."