This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a desktop PC from 2013. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- M73
- Released
- 2013
- Type
- Desktop PC
- Storage
- SATA bays and M.2, by configuration
- Memory
- DIMM slots
What we repair on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73
Power supply repair
We test and replace failed power supplies. Many branded desktops use a manufacturer-specific unit, which we match to the exact chassis.
Memory upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 uses standard desktop memory. We check the board’s limits and fit matched modules.
Windows repair and reinstall
This model does not meet Microsoft’s Windows 11 requirements, and Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025. We can advise on the realistic options, including a lightweight Linux or ChromeOS Flex installation.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 has room for SATA drives and, on most boards, an M.2 SSD. The usual upgrade is an SSD for Windows and programs with the old drive kept for storage.
Price confirmed before work starts
We also carry out motherboard repair, overheating and fan repair, virus removal on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73, along with no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
Notes from the workshop
- Tower and Small Form Factor models use Lenovo-specific power supplies, matched to the exact machine type.
- ThinkCentre Tiny machines use an external power adapter and laptop-style memory; many that seem dead only need a new adapter.
Data recovery from the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73
Desktop drives are removed and imaged on our own equipment. If the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 has more than one drive, or a RAID array, bring the whole machine so we can see how it was set up.
Estimate the cost with our data recovery calculator, or read about recovering files after a ransomware attack.
Where the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo ThinkCentre range are the older Lenovo ThinkCentre M72e (2012) and the newer Lenovo ThinkCentre M700 Tiny (2015).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 be upgraded?
Drives can be added or replaced. Memory uses standard slots and can be increased.
My Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 will not turn on. Is my data lost?
Usually not. The drive is separate from the fault in most cases, and we can remove it and copy your files even if the machine itself is not worth repairing.
Is a 2013 Lenovo ThinkCentre M73 still worth repairing?
It depends on the fault. A battery, SSD or charging socket is usually worth doing. A major board repair on an older machine may cost more than the machine is worth, and if that is the case we will say so.
Where do I find the model number on my desktop PC?
The model is on a label on the back, side or underside of the machine. For this model, look for M73.