The Self-healing BIOS backup is a feature of Lenovo that automatically restores BIOS to a healthy state when issues occur. However, some users are having problems with this feature. According to reports, the Self-Healing BIOS backup or recovery is stuck and won’t allow them to boot into Windows. If you encounter the same issue, use the solutions provided in this article.
What is Self-healing BIOS backup?
Self-healing BIOS backup is a process where the BIOS makes a backup of its configuration before starting a BIOS update. The feature periodically backs up a copy of the BIOS firmware and, in case BIOS corruption is detected, starts the Recovery and Restoration process.
Self Healing BIOS backup progressing stuck
If the Self Healing BIOS backup or recovery is stuck at a certain percentage and shows you the message “Self Healing BIOS backup progressing…“, use these fixes for this issue. Before proceeding, press the Ctrl+Alt+Delete keys. This combination restarts your Lenovo computer when you get stuck in the BIOS. This is a temporary fix. If the issue persists, follow these troubleshooting steps.
- Perform a hard reset
- Clear CMOS
- Check your RAM sticks
- Recover BIOS manually
- Contact support
All these fixes are explained in detail below:
1] Perform a Hard Reset
The first step is to hard reset your laptop. Use these steps to reset your laptop.
- Force shut down your laptop by pressing and holding the power button.
- Disconnect your charger from your laptop and remove the battery.
- Now, press and hold the power button for up to 30 seconds.
- Reinsert the battery, connect the charger, and turn on your laptop.
Some Lenovo laptops have a pinhole reset. If your laptop has such a reset option, use this. Insert a paperclip into the pinhole. You will find a small button there. Press that button to hard reset your laptop.
2] Clear CMOS
If performing the hard reset on your laptop did not work, clearing CMOS can help. You have to open your laptop to clear the CMOS. This action will also reset the BIOS settings to default values.
Follow these steps:
- Completely turn off your laptop by pressing and holding the power button.
- Open your laptop and locate the CMOS battery.
- Gently pull the battery out of the socket.
- Wait for a few minutes and reinsert the battery with the right polarity.
- Turn on your laptop.
3] Check your RAM sticks
Faulty RAM can sometimes cause BIOS issues. This might be the case with you. Check your RAM sticks manually. Force shut down your laptop and open it. Remove all the RAM sticks and insert only one at a time. Now, turn on your laptop. Repeat this process to check all RAM sticks.
4] Recover your BIOS
If none of these fixes help you, your BIOS might have been corrupted. In such a case, you have to recover the BIOS. Some Lenovo laptops have a NOVO button. It is a one-key recovery option for Lenovo laptops. Refer to your laptop’s user manual to know whether your laptop has the NOVO button.
If your laptop has a NOVO button, use it to recover the BIOS. If the NOVO button is not available on your laptop, you have to use a USB flash drive to recover your BIOS. Now, visit the official website of Lenovo on a working computer and download the right BIOS file for your system model. Insert a USB flash drive into one of the USB ports of the computer and format it to the FAT32 file system. Now, copy the downloaded BIOS file to the USB flash drive. After that, insert the USB flash drive into the USB port of your laptop and turn it on. It will automatically detect the BIOS recovery file and recover your BIOS.
During a BIOS recovery process, your laptop should get a continuous power supply even if its battery is fully charged. Power interruption during a BIOS update or recovery can break the motherboard.
5] Contact support
If you cannot recover your BIOS, contact support. Take your laptop to the Lenovo service center for further assistance.
That’s it. I hope this helps.
Read: Windows PC stuck in boot loop after BIOS update
What is Self-healing BIOS recovery?
Self-healing BIOS recovery is a built-in safeguard that helps restore the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) if it becomes corrupted. If BIOS corruption is detected, a Recovery and Restoration process is started. It is a safety feature for the firmware.
Can I interrupt a BIOS update?
No, you should not interrupt a BIOS update. If you interrupt a BIOS update, your motherboard may malfunction. Additionally, ensure that your system has a continuous power supply during a BIOS update.
How to solve a BIOS problem in a Lenovo laptop?
The resolution to a BIOS problem depends on the BIOS error. Different BIOS errors require different fixes to get resolved. Hence, it depends on the BIOS error you encounter on your Lenovo laptop. In some cases, BIOS recovery is the only option. Refer to your system’s user manual to learn the process for recovering or flashing the BIOS. Or, you can contact the customer support team of Lenovo.
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