At Bracknell Data Recovery, we specialise in professional data recovery from Lenovo ThinkCentre desktops and workstations. If your system is overheating, crashing, or stuck on the boot screen, it may be the result of a failing SSD, caused by firmware corruption or prolonged write wear.
With over 25 years of experience, we recover data from both SATA and NVMe SSDs, regardless of the failure type, helping businesses and individuals regain access to vital files and applications quickly and safely.
Common Lenovo ThinkCentre SSD Failures We Recover
SSD Overheating & Crashing
Often caused by failing SSD controllers, corrupted firmware, or high write amplification resulting in NAND wear. This can cause system instability, freezing, and eventual failure to boot.
Stuck at Lenovo Logo / No Boot
When the SSD fails to initialise or is no longer recognised by the BIOS, the system may freeze on the POST screen. In many cases, the drive is not visible in system setup or via external readers.
Blue Screen Errors (BSOD)
Inconsistent read/write operations from degraded SSD blocks can lead to repeated system crashes and OS errors.
Unresponsive System with No Disk Activity
A sign that the SSD controller has stopped functioning or the firmware is in a locked or panic state.
How We Recover Data from Lenovo SSDs – Step-by-Step
1. Initial Assessment
Our engineers start with a thorough diagnostic of the SSD:
- Confirm whether the drive is recognised by the BIOS or external interface
- Evaluate NAND health and wear level
- Check for firmware lock, power cycle behaviour, and temperature response
- Inspect for SMART errors, controller faults, or total failure to communicate
2. Imaging the SSD
If the SSD is still accessible:
- We use write-blocked imaging tools to capture a full sector-by-sector clone
- Advanced imaging systems bypass unstable blocks and apply read retries to salvage as much data as possible
- Imaging is done in controlled thermal environments to avoid further overheating
If the SSD is not responsive:
- We attempt controller reset techniques and vendor-specific firmware access (if applicable)
- If needed, we apply low-level access protocols (e.g. for Phison, Silicon Motion, Marvell controllers)
3. Firmware Repair or Recovery Mode Bypass
For SSDs stuck in a firmware lock state or crash loop:
- We connect via direct-to-chip interfaces to interact with the controller
- Firmware microcode is analysed and patched where possible to bring the drive out of safe mode
- When available, vendor tools are used to unlock access without triggering an automatic erase
4. Chip-Off Recovery (Advanced Cases)
If firmware and controller-based recovery fails:
- The NAND flash chips are desoldered and read using specialist chip readers
- Raw dump data is reconstructed using translation algorithms to rebuild logical block structure
- Once a valid file system is located, files and folders are extracted for delivery
Supported Lenovo ThinkCentre Models
We recover data from all ThinkCentre and ThinkStation models, including:
- ThinkCentre M Series (M70, M80, M90, etc.)
- ThinkCentre Tiny (M720q, M920x)
- ThinkCentre Neo Series
- ThinkStation P Series (P340, P360, P620, etc.)
- Lenovo V Series desktops
Supported SSD Interfaces
Our SSD data recovery services cover all drive types used in Lenovo systems:
- NVMe (PCIe Gen 3 & Gen 4)
- SATA III SSDs
- M.2 and 2.5-inch form factors
- Proprietary Lenovo SSDs with OEM firmware
Why Choose Bracknell Data Recovery?
- 25+ Years of Data Recovery Experience
- Expert Repair of Failing and Unrecognised SSDs
- Firmware-Level SSD Recovery for NVMe and SATA Drives
- Cleanroom Facilities for Chip-Level and Chip-Off Recovery
- Full Logical File System Rebuilds (NTFS, exFAT, ext4, etc.)
- No-risk, Non-Destructive Process – We Clone Before Recovering
- Fully GDPR-Compliant and Confidential Service
From firmware failure to complete controller lockup, our lenovo hard drive data recovery service delivers safe, effective solutions for all Lenovo SSD failures.
Contact Us Today for a Free Diagnostic
If your Lenovo ThinkCentre is crashing, overheating, or stuck on the boot screen, stop using it immediately to avoid further damage. Contact Bracknell Data Recovery today for a professional SSD diagnosis and safe recovery of your critical data.