This page sets out the repairs, upgrades and data recovery we carry out on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3, with notes on what tends to go wrong and what can and cannot be upgraded. It is a mini PC from 2022. Parts are matched to the exact chassis, so the model number matters when we quote.
- Model number
- ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3
- Released
- 2022
- Type
- Mini PC
- Storage
- SATA bays and M.2, by configuration
- Memory
- DIMM slots
Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 repairs and upgrades
Power supply repair
A mini PC that shows no signs of life often has a failed external power adapter. We test with a known-good adapter before looking at the board.
SSD and storage upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 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
Memory upgrade
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 uses standard desktop memory. We check the board’s limits and fit matched modules.
Windows repair and reinstall
The Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 shipped with Windows 11. We repair start-up faults, reinstall Windows cleanly with your files kept, and remove malware.
We also carry out motherboard repair, overheating and fan repair, virus removal on the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3, along with no-picture and no-boot diagnosis, port repair, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth card replacement and data transfer to a new PC.
Known issues with the ThinkCentre range
- ThinkCentre Tiny machines use an external power adapter and laptop-style memory; many that seem dead only need a new adapter.
- Tower and Small Form Factor models use Lenovo-specific power supplies, matched to the exact machine type.
Data recovery from the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3
Desktop drives are removed and imaged on our own equipment. If the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 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 M90q Gen 3 sits in the range
Its nearest relatives in the Lenovo ThinkCentre range are the older Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 2 (2021) and the newer Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 4 (2023).
Questions
Can the SSD or memory in the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 be upgraded?
Drives can be added or replaced. Memory uses standard slots and can be increased.
My Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 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.
Where do I find the model number on my mini PC?
The model is on a label on the back, side or underside of the machine.
Can the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90q Gen 3 run Windows 11?
Yes. It shipped with Windows 11.