Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands

Before reading this, disconnect your faulty hard drive now. Further use can cause more damage.

We understand how important your data is and in most cases we can recovery your lost/deleted files - even if you have formatted your hard drive.

Do you backup your data? If not, we can provide you with a backup solution.

COLETEK staff have seen alot in their time

Tick of Death?

If you heard your hard drive making a ticking noise, you have a hardware issue (disconnect your hard drive right away), which is costly to fix - but in most cases we can recovery your data.

Why Choose Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands?

Data recovery is not an IT job. It is a forensic job.

There are only a few locations that have the required expensive equipment (i.e. class 100 cleanroom and specialised imager): Large companies based in the cities such as Brisbane, Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Darwin and Hobart that are very expensive (due to large overheads), and companies like us with a small team of talent individuals with a wealth of experience and knowledge.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands are a small team of highly skilled engineers that are based on the Gold Coast, so our prices can not be beaten. Please be cautious of general computer repair shops offering data recovery services, since they generally just download a data recovery software program to recover the data, which is only good for software issues. Most data recovery issues are electronic or mechanical issues, so using a software data recovery program, will just cause more issues with the drive, and therefore increase the difficulty/cost of recovering your data.

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Some of data recovery jobs by COLETEK - Hardware and Software Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands Available

Types of Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands Tests

IC Logic Board PCB
Motor/Spindle
Physical Heads
Heads Movement
Actuator
Actuator Arm
Platters
Protective Cover
Chassis
Firmware Examination
Image Repair Drive

Types of Hard Drive Failure (Forensic Scale)

Level 1 - Logical: No physical damage, Logical minor file system corruption as a result of a possible windows update, user error or possible virus.
Level 2 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 1% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors.
Level 3 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 5% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors.
Level 4 - Mechanical/Logical: Disk with up to 10% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors. Or a disk without bad sectors but with a massive logical corruption of the file system and possibly overwritten data, etc.
Level 5 - Firmware/Mechanical/Electronic: Disk with corrupted firmware modules and with at least 1% of bad sectors and a corrupted file system as a result of the bad sectors. Or a disk without physical damage but with disk encryption applied and underlying file system corruption. This level also covers electronic faults of the board PCB.
Level 6 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job for physically damaged drive with either R/W heads stiction condition, or with at least one faulty R/W in the stack. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption.
Level 7 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job, damaged R/W heads stack or damaged R/W Pre-amp without obvious magnetic platters damage. These jobs will be defined as recovery attempts and will require rebuilding the drive in a clean room from donor parts. Only after rebuilding the drive we will be able to assess if the data will be recoverable or not. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption.
Level 8 - Physical/Mechanical/Firmware: clean room job, damaged R/W heads stack or damaged R/W Pre-amp with obvious magnetic platters damage. These jobs will be defined as top complexity recovery attempts and will require rebuilding the drive in a clean room from donor parts. Only after rebuilding the drive we will be able to assess if the data will be recoverable or not – the success rate in these type of cases will be lower because of the magnetic platters damage. In most of the cases these drives will also show bad sectors and possibly firmware corruption and file system corruption. In some of the cases only partial recovery may be possible.
Not Recoverable: drives with excessive magnetic platters damage – usually carved rings and highly contaminated drive chamber as a result of the carved black particles. With current technology these type of jobs are beyond recovery.

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands Process

The hard drive recovery process is very complex and requires a lot of specialized data recovery engineering tools and knowledge, and level 6+ failures require a class 100 cleanroom.

Trusted Engineering and Product Development Partner for Businesses in Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia

In the heart of New South Wales, Australia lies the Central Tablelands region, a thriving hub of commerce, innovation, and progress. As a trusted engineering and product development partner, COLETEK is proud to serve businesses across Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia. With over two decades of experience in establishing trust with our partners nationwide, we are well-positioned to support local entrepreneurs, family-owned operations, and corporate leaders alike. COLETEK's multidisciplinary expertise extends beyond borders, operating throughout the nation and offering reliability, collaboration, and capability to businesses from diverse sectors. Our innovative approach has earned us a reputation as a trustworthy advisor in times of need. When Central Tablelands' business leaders require tailored solutions for their unique challenges, they turn to COLETEK for guidance every time. Operating from our base in Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, we are well-equipped to engage with the regional community and address its specific requirements. Our commitment to excellence and dedication to delivering exceptional results empower businesses in the region to push boundaries, drive growth, and maintain a competitive edge. Whether you're an emerging start-up or an established presence in Central Tablelands, our multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company has the expertise to support your journey. Since 2001, we have been based in Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia, consistently demonstrating our ability to collaborate with businesses across various sectors. At COLETEK, we understand that regional businesses often operate under unique circumstances. Our familiarity with the Central Tablelands' business landscape allows us to develop tailored solutions for local challenges. We operate throughout, embracing our role as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes, shapes, and industries in this dynamic region. By partnering with your organization, you can leverage our expertise, leveraging the know-how gained from years of serving as an engineering and product development company based in Central Tablelands, New South Wales, Australia.

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Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands – Our Clients: Big Brands & Small Businesses

Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Central Tablelands – Amazing Customer Testimonials

I recently discovered COLETEK after I accidently managed to fry the PCB on my hard drive. The drive contained 13 years worth family photos and wasn't comfortable sending it off where it could be damaged more or lost in the post. After spending hours researching and emailing different data recovery companies, I decided on COLETEK. Luke was very helpful and let me know the estimated costs up front, and was able to quickly do the repairs necessary to get my drive running like new again. I was able to back up the whole drive and the bill ended up cheaper than the original quote. I can highly recommend them and have already sent a friend to get their drive repaired too.

Jesse Bogaert
Northern Rivers, NSW, Australia

My hard drive died with 18 months of work plus photos of my daughters 1st 18 months of life. I contemplated building a time machine to go back and document all those memories again - though I found it logistically and financially much easier to go with COLETEK. My recommendation is forget trying to build a time machine - call COLETEK.

Saul Goodwin
Property Shot Photography, Byron Bay, NSW, Australia