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.
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 Goodooga?
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 Goodooga 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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Types of Data Recovery & Backup Solutions for Goodooga 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 Goodooga 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.
Serving Businesses across Goodooga, New South Wales, Australia: COLETEK's Commitment to Excellence
Goodooga and the surrounding region are known for their resilience and adaptability in the face of changing market conditions. As a multidisciplinary Australian engineering and product development company established in 2001, COLETEK is proud to be operating throughout New South Wales, including Goodooga, where our technical expertise and collaboration-oriented approach can support local businesses as they navigate growth and expansion.
Our national reputation has been built on the foundation of trust, reliability, and capability. By combining creative engineering with an in-depth understanding of industries and markets, COLETEK's team of experts provides bespoke solutions tailored to meet the unique needs of Goodooga-based enterprises. Whether you're seeking innovative product development, quality control assurance, or supply chain optimization, we take a holistic approach to understand your business imperatives and deliver results that drive long-term success.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond product design and engineering capabilities. At COLETEK, we believe in fostering long-term relationships with our clients, based in Goodooga and across Australia, by offering unparalleled communication, flexibility, and timely delivery of projects. By doing so, we ensure that local businesses can focus on what matters most – growing their organizations and creating employment opportunities for the community.
When partnering with COLETEK, you can rest assured that our multidisciplinary approach will bring together experts from various fields to tackle your challenges head-on. With a deep understanding of the region's specific needs and priorities, we'll work closely with you to develop tailored strategies that drive innovation, streamline operations, and enhance competitiveness. Whether you're looking to revitalize operations, adapt to regulatory changes, or expand into new markets, our expertise can help Goodooga-based businesses overcome obstacles and achieve their objectives.
In a region where tradition and heritage are paramount, we're honored to be serving businesses across Goodooga, New South Wales, Australia. Let us collaborate with your team to drive remarkable results – contact COLETEK today!
