Problem:
After replacing the failed M.2 NVMe SSD with a new one,
the laptop cannot boot ANY operating system.
The original SSD was unrecoverable (cause unknown).
The replacement SSD works perfectly when tested
externally on another PC.
No physical damage was found on the motherboard.
No drops, liquid damage, or external impact occurred.
The only action performed was the NVMe SSD replacement.
Despite this, the laptop immediately lost the ability
to boot any OS after the replacement.
Tested and failed:
- Windows 11 (multiple methods)
- Windows 10
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Lenovo USB Recovery Media (official tool)
All failed with same symptom:
Logo appears → spinning circle → restart loop
BSOD codes observed:
- KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION (0x13A)
- SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Current theory based on research:
EC firmware (ITE IT8227) corruption causing
incorrect power sequencing during OS boot.
BIOS POST works fine but full OS boot fails.
Has anyone experienced this issue or found a solution?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
After replacing the failed M.2 NVMe SSD with a new one,
the laptop cannot boot ANY operating system.
The original SSD was unrecoverable (cause unknown).
The replacement SSD works perfectly when tested
externally on another PC.
No physical damage was found on the motherboard.
No drops, liquid damage, or external impact occurred.
The only action performed was the NVMe SSD replacement.
Despite this, the laptop immediately lost the ability
to boot any OS after the replacement.
Tested and failed:
- Windows 11 (multiple methods)
- Windows 10
- Ubuntu 22.04 LTS
- Lenovo USB Recovery Media (official tool)
All failed with same symptom:
Logo appears → spinning circle → restart loop
BSOD codes observed:
- KERNEL_MODE_HEAP_CORRUPTION (0x13A)
- SYSTEM_THREAD_EXCEPTION_NOT_HANDLED
Current theory based on research:
EC firmware (ITE IT8227) corruption causing
incorrect power sequencing during OS boot.
BIOS POST works fine but full OS boot fails.
Has anyone experienced this issue or found a solution?
Any help is greatly appreciated.
